Nine great swimming pictures from South Tyneside over the years as Swimathon returns

You’re going to great lengths to back a wonderful charity this weekend as Swimathon returns.

Published 8th May 2022, 13:39 BST

And we want to help you get into the spirit of the occasion with a look back at some archive swimming scenes from across South Tyneside.

More than 450 pools across the UK are hosting Swimathon sessions until Sunday, including a number in the North East.

Find out more at https://www.swimathon.org

And in the meantime, let’s float back in time to these scenes from Hebburn, Sandhill View and Haven Point .

Find out more at https://www.swimathon.org

5. Back to 2006

Swimming association coaches were pictured in 2006 with some of their young students. Recognise anyone? Photo: CL

Head coach Ken Nesworthy was hard at work with members of South Tyneside Swimming Club pool in this photo from 16 years ago. Photo: TR

The official launch of Haven Point 9 years ago. Who do you know in this photo? Photo: iain brown

A 2006 gala at Hebburn Pool. Did you take part? Photo: IB