Commemorated on 2 plaques
This plaque is dedicated to Miss Mercedes Gleitz who was the first person to swim The Wash on 20th June 1929 after an epic 13 hour 17 minute swim and commemorates the 75th anniversary of her remarkable achievement
Hunstanton Beach, Heacham, United Kingdom where they swam
Mercedes Gleitz 1900-1981 pioneer long-distance swimmer and philanthropist was born here
124 Freshfield Road, Brighton, United Kingdom where they was born (1900)