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To attempt to swim the English channel - Mrs Hilda Willing. 15 June 1920
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To attempt to swim the English channel - Mrs Hilda Willing. 15 June 1920
To attempt to swim the English channel - Mrs Hilda Willing.
15 June 1920
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Girls Gown Robe Spectators Swim Wear Swimming Baths Swimming Cap Swimming Costume Swimming Pool Alfieri Europeana
Defying the Waves - Mrs. Hilda Willing's Daring Quest to Conquer the English Channel
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print captured by Alfieri on 15th June 1920, we witness a remarkable moment in history as Mrs. Hilda Willing prepares herself for an audacious attempt to swim across the treacherous English Channel. Dressed in a stylish swimming costume, her robe elegantly draped over her arm, Mrs. Willing stands poised at the edge of the swimming pool, exuding determination and courage. Her eyes fixed on the horizon beyond, she is ready to face one of nature's greatest challenges. Surrounded by enthusiastic spectators, including young girls who gaze at her with awe and admiration, Mrs. Willing embodies female empowerment in an era when women were breaking barriers and pushing boundaries. With her distinctive swimming cap firmly secured on her head, symbolizing both protection and resilience against the elements that await her offshore journey, Mrs. Willing represents countless individuals who dared to dream big during this transformative period of European history. This monochrome photograph not only captures a pivotal moment in time but also serves as a testament to human ambition and perseverance against all odds. It reminds us that even amidst uncertainty and adversity, there are those who refuse to be confined by limitations or societal expectations. As we contemplate this image from Europeana Photography's collection dating back to the vibrant 1920s era known for its spirit of liberation and progressiveness, let us
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