Downstream

news for Putney bathers when
local newspapers declared
commuter ‘swim lanes’ were
‘to be created in the River
Thames for fit commuters
following the success of the
capital’s “Boris bikes”’.
Dredging would begin soon,
to ensure the lanes were open
in time for the summer. Each
lane would be roped off to
prevent pleasure boats and
debris floating in front of
swimmers, while sprinkler