Blue Wave Swimming Pool, Diss
The Blue Wave Swimming Pool was privately built by Bellpools Ltd from Wattisfield, a building company run by a Mr BW Belcher. Construction began at the end of January 1953,…
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Richmond Baths aka Pools on the Park
The opening of a new swimming baths for Richmond came at a time when it was considered that the equipment, structure and machinery of the Parkshot Baths (Constructed 1891 and…
Guildford Lido
Guildford Lido was constructed, as were many lidos, to provide work for locals. 90 men were employed initially, rising to 120 at the end of the project. The Mayor, William…
Droitwich Spa
Droitwich Spa Town already had a history of therapeutic waters by the presence of the Brine Baths, an indoor facility offering treatments and relaxation. The town is sited on large…
Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool
One of the northernmost outdoor pools in the UK, Stonehaven was designed by Mr R R Gall FRIBA of Gregory and Gall, Architects. The idea of an open air pool…
Jubilee Pool aka Penzance Bathing Pool
One of the most well-known outdoor pools in the UK and surely one of the most beautiful. Penzance Bathing Pool is better known as Jubilee Bathing Pool as it was…
Saltcoats Tidal Bathing Pool
A bathing station has been on or around this site since the 1880’s. In April 1907 Saltcoats Town Council agreed to build a tidal bathing pool in Winton Circus. It…
Berkhamsted Open Air Pool
Berkhamsted Open Air Pool was opened in 1923 by a party of leading citizens, including local councillors and bathing belles. At some point the pool, including the toddlers’ paddling pool,…
Sea Lanes, Brighton
A large pool designed for lane swimming rather than a multi use facility, this pool runs parallel with the sea front and close to the historic Madeira Drive. The iron…
Albert Avenue Pool aka Newington Baths aka West Hull Baths
Originally known as the Newington Baths, this outdoor pool was built on the site of the old Newington Water Company works. Slipper baths were also on the site and a…