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Maud, Ethel and Gladys Finney, exhibition swimmers
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Maud, Ethel and Gladys Finney, exhibition swimmers
The Misses Maud, Ethel and Gladys Finney, part of the Finney family, swimming champions, and appearing with their father James, and aunt Marie, at the newly-opened London Hippodrome in 1900. The Sketch reports that the girls were taught by their mother to swim from the age of four, during their fathers absences due to his touring. Date: 1900
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This photograph captures the Finney sisters, Maud, Ethel, and Gladys, in their element at the newly-opened London Hippodrome in 1900. The Finney family, renowned for their swimming prowess, included these three sisters and their father, James Finney, as well as their aunt, Marie. The girls were reportedly taught to swim by their mother from the tender age of four, during their father's frequent absences due to his touring. The Finneys were a popular attraction in the world of exhibition swimming, gracing the stages of various theatres and venues with their impressive aquatic skills. In this image, they are seen performing at the London Hippodrome, a newly-opened variety theatre that offered a diverse range of entertainment to its audience. The sisters' synchronized swimming routines were a sight to behold, leaving spectators in awe of their grace, agility, and precision. The Finney family's swimming career began as a means of keeping the girls engaged and active during their father's lengthy absences. However, it soon transformed into a successful and lucrative endeavor, with the sisters performing alongside their father and aunt in various exhibitions and shows. Their unique act combined the beauty and elegance of swimming with the excitement and spectacle of live entertainment, making them a beloved and memorable part of the London Hippodrome's early history. This photograph is a testament to the Finneys' dedication, talent, and the bond they shared both as sisters and performing partners. It offers a glimpse into the rich history of swimming as an entertainment medium and the role of families in shaping the world of variety theatre in the early 20th century.
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