Downstream

systems would operate during
peak hours to keep the water
clean. The first lane to open
would run from Putney
Bridge to Westminster, and
swimmers would be charged
a non-refundable deposit of
£1.50 for towel hire. The only
problem was, the article
appeared on April Fool’s
Day.
In reality, as from July
2012 it is now illegal to swim
downstream from Putney