Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt
Fri 18 Sept · 18:00
Dover Museum Cinema Dover
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The story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, will be shown at Dover Museum Cinema on 18th September 2026.
Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt
The story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
The talk will look at the life and trials of Trudy from her early days as a competitive swimmer to her attempts to be the first woman to swim across the Channel a feat that had only been conquered by five men up to that time.
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Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 18:00.
Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt is held at Dover Museum Cinema Dover in Dover (Gaol Lane, Dover, CT16 1PH).
Entry to Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt is free.
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Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt
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The story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, will be shown at Dover Museum Cinema on 18th September 2026.
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Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt
The story of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
The talk will look at the life and trials of Trudy from her early days as a competitive swimmer to her attempts to be the first woman to swim across the Channel a feat that had only been conquered by five men up to that time.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt?
Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt taking place?
Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt is held at Dover Museum Cinema Dover in Dover (Gaol Lane, Dover, CT16 1PH).
How much are tickets for Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt?
Entry to Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt is free.
How do I get tickets for Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt?
Tickets for Queen of the Waves: The story of Gertrude Ederle by Catherine Holt can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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