Charles Harold Moore

Charles Harold Moore (born c. 1832) was a champion English one-legged swimmer.

Early life Moore was born to Charles and Ann Moore around 1832. He lost his leg when he was 11 years old and had several siblings.

Career Moore competed in races during the 1860s and 70s, notably beating the current South Coast champion Fred Cavill in 1873. He was considered "one of the best professional swimminers in London" in 1864. He worked as a swimming teacher at the Endell Street and Wenlock Baths in London, encouraging people to participate in competitive swimming.

He was also a highly-ranked artistic or ornamental swimmer during the Victorian period, being written up for his performances in the local newspapers. Photographs of Moore are held by the UK National Archives, registered for copyright in 1865. The Archives note "Individuals registering images for copyright tended to do so for commercial reasons," and theorized that these photos were possibly created to be sold outside public swimming areas.

Later life Moore married Ellen O’Brien in 1867 and the couple had at least two children.