Two of our favourite swimming book authors will both be reading at Archway Methodist Church, Archway Close, Archway Island, London N19 3TD on Saturday 10th October at 3pm as part of the Archway with Words Festival.

Cost of entry is £5 (redeemable on purchace of a book) and can be bought online from WeGotTickets.com.

JENNY LANDRETH has spent years exploring London’s watery offerings. Packed with info and photography, her guide to the greatest spots is a must-have if you fancy a luxury length or just a quick dip. Here she picks her top 5, and relates stories from the history of the ‘Swimming London’.

CAITLIN DAVIES loves to brave the currents of open water. For her latest book: ‘Downstream: a History and Celebration of Swimming the River Thames’, she travelled from source to sea and found bathing kings, intrepid rebels and folk legends. Here she tells the stories of 5 forgotten champions.