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Wivey Pool Photo Shoot

Wivey Pool Photo Shoot

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: Body Shapes polka dots Retro Style Retro Swimwear Swimwear Swimwear for Body Shape Vintage style Swimwear

Opening nearly 100 years ago on the 4th August 1927, WiveyPool is one of the oldest pools in Somerset! 200 people assembled on the opening day. The concreted pool with spring diving boards initially cost £778 to build, with the then 130 ticket holders charged a guinea for their yearly membership, approximately £59 in today’s money.

In those days swimming wasn’t allowed on a Sunday morning or when an evening church service was in progress, and the cold-water pool pulled water from the reservoirs at Withycombe and Coate meaning it often became green and murky!

All these years on WiveyPool is almost unrecognisable, with heated water, boilers, pumps, filters and dosing systems, costing approximately £60,000 to run. With a team of around 12 volunteers and one paid member of staff going up to 20 when we’re open, the pool is now a thriving structured organisation, with many more members of the local community volunteering their time; helping with everything from book keeping to cleaning the changing rooms!

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History of 1950s Swimwear: Glamour to Modern Revival

History of 1950s Swimwear: Glamour to Modern Revival

— fiona Murphy
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The 1950s was a transformative era for swimwear, a decade where fashion, culture, and technology collided to create styles that still inspire designers today. From Hollywood starlets gracing the silver...
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International shipping rates August 2024

International shipping rates August 2024

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: international shipping Retro Swimwear Swimwear Swimwear for Body Shape
Exciting News: We Now Ship Internationally! Dear Valued Customers, We are thrilled to announce that our store now offers international shipping! 🌍 Whether you’re in Europe, Asia, the Americas, or...
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Flattering Swimwear for Every Body Shape: Your Ultimate Guide

Flattering Swimwear for Every Body Shape: Your Ultimate Guide

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: Body Shapes High Waisted Bikini marilyn monroe Retro Bikini Retro Swimwear Swimwear Swimwear for Body Shape
Flattering Swimwear for Every Body Shape: Your Ultimate Guide As summer approaches, the search for the perfect swimwear intensifies.But fret not! Whether you are curvy, athletic, pear-shaped, or petite, there's a ...
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marilyn monroe on an outdoor patio set of the 1950s

Vintage Style Swimwear what is it?

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: High Waisted Bikini outdoor swimming polka dots Retro Bikini Retro Swimwear Swimwear Tummy Control vintage style Vintage style Swimwear
Vintage Style Swimwear: What It Is and Why You Should Try It If you love the retro look and want to make a splash this summer, you might want to...
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BettyliciousUK Esther Williams 1950's Retro Vintage Swimsuit with Black and White Polka Dots

Retro Polka Dot Swimsuit: A Timeless Fashion Statement

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: Esther Williams polka dots Retro Swimwear Swimwear Tummy Control Vintage style Swimwear
Are you looking to make a splash at the beach or pool this summer? Look no further than the retro polka dot swimsuit. This classic style has been a favourite...
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Esther Williams Queen of the Surf

Esther Williams Queen of the Surf

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: BettyliciousUK Esther Williams Swimwear Tummy Control vintage style Vintage style Swimwear
Esther Williams – Queen of the Surf Perhaps one-piece swimsuits are a thing of the past or not very trendy as many people believe, however, it is not the case....
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Red Swimsuit hanging on the Washing Line.

How to care for your Swimwear

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: BettyliciousUK Swimwear vintage style
"Swimsuits are trashed how ever much they cost!" This was a comment on a reply to a Facebook post I made.  I had to think long and hard about why...
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Outdoor Swimming - Jayne making a Splash

Outdoor Swimming - Jayne making a Splash

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: outdoor swimming Swimwear vintage style
Outdoor Swimming, Jayne Making a Splash Jayne Ball has lived in Weymouth, Dorset for over 26 years.  I met her through our mutual friend and model Emma.  One of our...
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NEW WEBSITE

NEW WEBSITE

— fiona Murphy
Tagged: BettyliciousUK NEW website Swimwear vintage style
Welcome to our new and improved website for READY for 2023. Its bright fresh and full of vintage style delights.  I have been working really hard in the background designing...
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