Swimming Instruction

Swimming Instruction (1963) – The Amateur Swimming Association
Published by Educational Productions Ltd | Sold by Crappy Old Books

Take a deep breath and dive into this delightfully dated relic from the golden age of British swimming education. Swimming Instruction (1963) is the official guide from The Amateur Swimming Association—a no-nonsense, whistle-in-mouth manual from an era when trunks were woolly, pools were chilly, and discipline was everything.

With its charmingly stiff diagrams, clipped prose, and an almost heroic belief in the power of a good breaststroke, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-century aquatic pedagogy. Whether you’re looking to improve your strokes or just enjoy the nostalgia of laminated drills and whistle protocols, this is the perfect addition to any shelf of retro educational oddities.

Lovingly unearthed by Crappy Old Books—because some manuals age like fine chlorine.

Very good condition, small 1cm tear to dust cover at bottom spine, but barely noticeable.

Hardback, like a Lady Bird book. 134 pages.

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