THE HISTORY OF PENRITH SWIMMING CLUB
  • How the Club Began
  • Frenchfield Pool
  • Jubilee Souvenir Programme
  • The Club Now
  • Life at the Frenchfield Pool
    • Strict Rules at The Old Frenchfield Pool
    • Memories of the Frenchfield Pool
    • Teaching the Young
    • A New Lease of Life
    • The War Years
    • The First Gala
    • The First Lady Members
    • What's happened to the Frenchfield Pool
    • Moving to Penrith Swimming Baths
  • The Largest Swimming Club in Britain
  • The History behind the Club's trophies
  • The Club's Founder
  • Club Presidents
  • Lapel Badge
  • Club Archives
  • Gallery

ALDERMAN J. SIMPSON YEATES -
FOUNDER OF PENRITH SWIMMING CLUB

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Alderman Joseph Simpson Yeates of Skiddaw Grove, Penrith, Was an apprentice in his father’s jeweller's shop in 1881.

Simpson Yeates founded the club in 1881, and who guided its progress for 27 years in the capacity of secretary and treasurer. The club owes much to Mr. Yeates and it must have been extremely gratifying to him to watch its membership grow from twenty odd to nearly 1,000. Mr. Yeates even up to his death, took a keen interest in the clubs welfare, being a vice-president.

Alderman J. Simpson Yeates has held many pivotal roles within the town like chairman of the Penrith Urban Council. Simpson Yeates was one of the first known to sail on the Ullswater Steamers.

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  • How the Club Began
  • Frenchfield Pool
  • Jubilee Souvenir Programme
  • The Club Now
  • Life at the Frenchfield Pool
    • Strict Rules at The Old Frenchfield Pool
    • Memories of the Frenchfield Pool
    • Teaching the Young
    • A New Lease of Life
    • The War Years
    • The First Gala
    • The First Lady Members
    • What's happened to the Frenchfield Pool
    • Moving to Penrith Swimming Baths
  • The Largest Swimming Club in Britain
  • The History behind the Club's trophies
  • The Club's Founder
  • Club Presidents
  • Lapel Badge
  • Club Archives
  • Gallery