The Warminster Herald, 28 July 1877, reported:
“BATHING ACCOMMODATION. – Thanks to the exertions of a few, and the liberal contributions of many, Warminster has now been provided with excellent bathing accommodation, and which we are glad to say is most thoroughly appreciated, not only by those who subscribe towards and belong to the ‘Bathing Club,’ but also by the general public, for whose especial benefit a commodious water-side shed has been erected, and other conveniences furnished. The bottom of the river has been thoroughly cleared from gravel and obstructions as practicable, and will be kept in good condition. The water is clear, and generally of good depth. The access to the ground is easy and direct, and a proper footway is fenced off from the meadow, so that there can be no excuse for trespassers. Our late superintendent, Mr. Abbott, knowing how much in years past the public have been inconvenienced by having no place for bathing without rendering themselves liable to prosecution for trespass, and also the loss the occupiers of the meadows have been subjected to through having their grass trodden down – has lent this movement his warmest support, and undertook the onerous task of collecting subscriptions, a list of which will be found in our advertising columns this day. We should say that more money is required, and we trust that sufficient will be forthcoming.â€
WARMINSTER BATHING CLUB
The following Subscriptions have been received by Mr. Abbott, on behalf of the above Club:-
C. Bleeck, Esq. £1 0s. 0d.
Hugh Astley, Esq. 10s. 0d.
Messrs. Chapman & Ponting, £1 0s. 0d.
Rev. Sir J.E. Philipps, 10s. 0d.
Messrs. Wakeman & Bleeck, £1. 0s. 0d.
Capt. B. Helme, £1 0s. 0d.
Mrs. Rule, £1 0s. 0d.
Dr. Alcock, £2 0s. 0d.
W.F. Morgan, Esq. 10s. 6d.
Rev. W. Hickman, 10s. 0d.
H.P. Jones, Esq. 10s. 0d.
F. W. Bayly, Esq. 10s. 0d.
W. Chapman, Esq. 10s. 6d.
Rev. F. Newman, 10s. 0d.
J. Hinton, Esq. 10s. 0d.
R.L.Wilcox, Esq. 10s. 6d.
T.F. Sylvester, Esq. 10s. 0d.
Capt. Gilbert, 5s. 0d.
Mrs. M. Cockrell, 10s. 0d.
R. Berrie, Esq. £1 0s. 0d.
Prin. Mis. House, 10s. 0d.
Messrs. Scott and Smith, 10s. 0d.
Rev. J. Nosworthy, 5s. 0d.
J. Pitman, Esq. 10s. 0d.
T.F. Flower, Esq. 10s. 6d.
J. Elling, Esq. £1 0s. 0d.
J.C. Harding, Esq. 10s. 0d.
Rev. H.G. Hastings, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J.N. Broughton, £1. 5s. 0d.
Miss Seagram, 5s. 0d.
Messrs. Hurrell, £1. 0s. 0d.
Messrs. Wyld and Warburton, 10s. 0d.
Mr. R.S. Broderibb, 10s. 0d.
A Friend, 10s. 0d.
Mr. H.R. Vincent, 10s. 6d.
Mr. J.W. Still, £1 1s. 0d.
Mr. C.H. White, 10s. 0d.
Mr. J. Richards, 5s. 0d.
Mr. L.W. Humby, 10s. 0d.
Rev. J. Pearson, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J.S. Hudson, 10s. 6d
Mr. T. Corbould, 10s. 6d.
Mr. H. Morgan, 10s. 0d.
Messrs. Whiting & Foreman, 10s. 0d.
Mr. W. Day, jun. 10s. 6d.
Mr. W. Parsons, 10s. 0d.
Mr. J. Grant, 10s. 0d.
Mr. W. Lanning, 10s. 0d.
Mr. W.J. Stent, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W.S. Cross, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W.H. Carson, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J.V. Toone, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W.H. Atkins, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Merrick, 5s. 0d.
Mr. F.P. Young, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W. Merrick, 5s. 0d.
Mr. T. Marshman, 5s. 0d.
Mr. G. Hendley, 5s. 0d.
Mr. B. Parsons, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Neat, 5s. 0d.
Mr. G. Cross, 5s. 0d.
Mr. G. Trollope, 5s 0d.
Mr. M. Glass, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W. Martin, 5s. 0d.
Mr. C. Rawlings, 5s. 0d.
Mr. H. Evans, 5s. 0d.
Messrs. Lucas, 5s. 0d.
Miss E.W. Vicary, 5s. 0d.
Mr. E. Lewis, 5s. 0d.
Mr. G.B. Mundy, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Leat, 5s. 0d.
Mr. E. Edwards, 5s. 0d.
Mr. R. Prangley, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Wise, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Barnden, 5s. 0d.
Mr. T. Martin, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Bartlett, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Hall, 5s. 0d.
Mr. W.L. Feltham, 5s. 0d.
Mrs. Cusse, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Smith, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Doel, 5s. 0d.
Mr. R. Coles, 5s. 0d.
Mr. J. Abbott, 5s. 0d.
Mr. E. Thompson, 5s. 0d.
Rev. J. Powell, 2s. 6d.
Mr. H. Hardick, 2s. 6d.
Mr. G. Wheeler, 2s. 6d.
Mr. H.W. Everett, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Atkins, 2s. 6d.
Mr. Thomas King, 2s. 6d.
Mr. G. Chambers, 2s. 6d.
Mr. S. Fatt, 2s. 6d.
A Friend, 2s. 6d.
Mr. E. Collins, 4s. 0d.
Mr. S. Maxfield, 4s. 0d.
Mr. C. Timsbury, 3s. 0d.
Mr. S.J. Webb, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Collier, 2s. 6d.
Mr. G. Pike, 2s. 6d.
Mr. P.M. Hooper, 2s. 6d.
Mr. R. Dunnett, 2s. 6d.
Mr. S. Collier, 2s. 6d.
Mr. E. Baker, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Gaisford, 2s. 6d.
Mr. C. Price, 2s. 6d.
Mr. W. Turner, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J.S. Halliday, 2s. 6d.
Mr. W. Dann, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Crispin, 2s. 6d.
Mr. F.J. Cusack, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J.E.D. 2s. 6d.
Mr. W.R. 1s. 6d.
Mr G. Cornish, 1s. 6d.
Mr. J. Adams, 1s. 6d.
Mr. J. Sly, 2s. 0d.
Mr. H. Trollope, 2s. 6d.
Mr. T.F. Heath, 2s. 6d.
Mr. E. Sweetland, 2s. 6d.
Mr. T. Erle, 2s. 6d.
Mr. G. Knight, 2s. 6d.
Mr. G. Manley, 2s. 6d.
Mr. H. Hull, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Crouch, 2s. 6d.
Mr. R. Butcher, 2s. 6d.
Mr. M. Hill, 2s. 6d.
Mr. H.T. Joyce, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Cornish, 2s. 6d.
Mr. W. Summers, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Low, 2s. 6d.
Mr. J. Cox, 1s. 0d.
Mr. S. Francis, 1s. 0d.
A Friend, 1s. 0d.
Total £44 9s. 0d.
The Committee beg to thank those who have subscribed so liberally. They earnestly desire to make the Bathing accommodation as attractive and serviceable as their funds will allow. The initial expenses have been very heavy, and further subscriptions will be thankfully received. On behalf of the Committee, Wm. Merrick, Hon. Secretary. 26th July, 1877.