Brockwell regular and local writer Freya Bromley has been on a tour of British tidal pools to explore the healing power of wild swimming and the space it creates for reflection, rewilding, and hope. Together with her friend Miri, the adventure took her from a pool hidden in the cliffs of fishing-village Polperro to the quarry lagoon of Abereiddi via Trinkie Wick where locals meet each year to give the pool wall a fresh lick of paint. An exploration of grief in the modern age, it’s also a tale of loss, love, female rage and sisterhood.

As Freya travels further from London, she finds herself closer to memories of her brother. With every swim, and every stranger they meet in the water, the challenge becomes more than just a way to explore the coast, but a journey of self-discovery.

Freya will be talking about her book at Battersea Bookshop Battersea Power Station on Thursday 4th May at 6:30pm. Tickets available via EventBrite.