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Brass plaque № 56344

Commemorative plaque
Brass plaque № 56344
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This brass commemorative plaque records: This tablet was erected by the Public Baths Committee to commemorate the unprecedented performance of Miss Constance Jeans of the Nottingham Ladies Swimming Club in this Bath on 11th October 1919 when twice in one evening she beat All English Records for 220 yds. The record now stands in her name at 3 minutes 4 seconds. Miss Jeans holds the following records and championships 100 and 220 yds English Championships 100 and 220 yds Midland Championships The English Records for 150, 220, 300, 400 and 500 yds. Recorded plaque organisation: Nottingham City Council.
Constance Jeans was a prominent British swimmer of the early 20th century, renowned for her record-breaking performances; she significantly advanced women's swimming by setting multiple English records in various distances.

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