The Heat Wave (1914-1918)

Titles (transferred in negative) read: 'London. The Heat Wave. London children solve the problem of how to keep cool.'
River Thames.
GV part of River Thames (near Richmond? SL) w/ many children swimming and playing in water; and a line of kids standing on narrow pier - and just a board sticking off one end; jumping or diving off; in distance; a bridge w/ cars driving across. Closer shot of kids on the pier & board; and those in water. Kids in water splashing and having lots of fun!
Summer. Swimming and diving; recreational.
Also on ON 406 A.
FILM ID:1920.18
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