Chris Romer-Lee, Thames Baths

The Tidal Year by Freya Bromley

Aug 25, 202142:38Sports & Recreation

Have you ever dreamed of swimming in the Thames? Well, this week's guest is trying to make it happen! Chris Romer-Lee is co-founder of architects Studio Octopi and a regular swimmer at the Serpentine Lido in London. He’s...

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