Barking Open Air Pool
A 1930’s pool in Barking Park. Left derelict for many years but eventually filled in and the pool area converted to a childrens splash park. Current images suggest parts of…
Whipps Cross Lido
My childhood lido and I have fond memories of the concrete tank that scratched your feet and was painted but a bit flaky. The surrounding terraces were huge and always…
Helensburgh Swimming Pool
Replaced with an indoor pool in the 1970’s then a new leisure centre built on the old site, the outdoor pool at Helensburgh was on a prominent position on the…
Twickenham Open Air Swimming Baths
Name Twickenham Open Air Swimming BathsThe Embankment, Twickenham, London, TW1 3DX, England Built / opened 4th May 1935 Cost £19,000 Dimensions 165′ x 55′ Capacity 305,000 gallons Water type Depth(s)…