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men, all noted champions, in
‘the mile professional
championship’ at the Welsh
Harp in Hendon where he
came last. He was described
as ‘late of France’ and in the
1881 census he puts it as his
birthplace. In reality, Gautier
had been born in Islington,
but for the time being he
appeared happy to maintain
the myth. By the end of that
year an aquatic gala was held
at the North London Baths