The authors of ‘100 Yards, 100 Voices: A century of swimming at Jesus Green Lido’, Cambridge, are feeling buoyant after the first print run sold out in a matter of weeks and a reprint is now available.
Due to overwhelming demand, the Friends of Jesus Green Lido have printed more copies of the highly sought after book – which was written by Becky Allen and Annie Morgan James.
Copies are now available to purchase from a range of sources including:
- Jesus Green Lido
- Amazon
- The Lane Publishing website.
- Heffers, Trinity Street
- Cambridge Tourist Information Centre
- The Museum of Cambridge
‘100 Yards, 100 Voices’ dives deep into the history, culture, and personal stories surrounding Jesus Green Lido, offering readers a unique glimpse into its role as more than just a place to swim.
The book explores the lido as a gathering spot for wellness and friendship, and a place to connect with nature. It features stunning photography, historical insights, and heartfelt anecdotes from swimmers, lifeguards and local residents, whose lives have been touched by this cherished space.
Becky and Annie said: “The response to our first print run was beyond our expectations. Copies sold out super-fast and the feedback we’ve had has been overwhelming. Thank you to everyone that’s purchased a copy so far. We’re excited to have completed another print run so we can share the love that exists for the lido more widely.”
Comments from readers included:
- “Magnificent”; “Amazing”; “A thing of beauty”; “WOW … an absolute triumph”; “An absolute joy”
- “Awesome graphics, pictures and art, and beautifully presented”
- “I need to immerse myself in the book like immersing myself in the lido”
- “Thank you for writing this wonderful book”
- “I read it in early January, and it was such a tonic in all that miserable weather we had! So well written and the artwork and photos of the pool and the swimmers are stunning”
“100 yards, 100 voices: A century of swimming at Jesus Green Lido” by Annie Morgan James and Becky Allen and is published by The Lane Publishing.
Proceeds from book sales are being donated to the Friends of Jesus Green Lido charity.
