Incredible Olympians from Lanarkshire swimming club recalled at permanent gallery exhibition in town

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Memories of swimming baths and Olympians from an amateur club will come flooding back as they’re recalled at a permanent gallery exhibition in Lanarkshire.The families of former Motherwell Amateur Swimming and Water Polo Club members, community and staff came together to officially open the new Olympians Gallery at North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre.It marked the 75th anniversary of the London games, and the incredible members of the Motherwell club, who represented Great Britain in 1948.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The new gallery tells the story of the town’s famous Olympian swimmers, who dominated British swimming for twenty years, during the 1940s and 50s, and celebrates their amazing achievements as World Record Holders and World Champions.The gallery was curated by local volunteer community curators and made possible by funding from Museums and Galleries Scotland.North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre lies on the site formally occupied by Motherwell baths, which played an important part in the local community.

This connection is also reflected in the choice of objects displayed including arm bands, tickets, and sign boards.The Olympian gallery is free to view Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.For more information, please call the centre on 01698 274 590.