Downstream

In 1902, the Winter Bathers
had their customary New
Year’s morning swim and
then a celebratory breakfast
where toasts were honoured
and a telegram sent ‘To His
Majesty the King,
Sandringham, — The winter
outdoor bathers of Reading
assembled at their annual
breakfast wish to you and her
Majesty the Queen Happy
New Year’. The reply they
received read ‘Am