HISTORIC POOLS HISTORIC POOLS like
The Western Baths Club are supported by outstanding local support groups.
“WHAT HAS STRUCK ME IN THIS TIME IS JUST HOW LOVED HISTORIC POOLS ARE WITHIN THEIR LOCAL AREAS...”
-Gill Wright
trumpets to mark the HPB’s fifth anniversary. Instead the organisation celebrated with the addition of a previously unidentified swimming pool jewel, the Herbert Gorringe Indoor Pool.
“Thomas More Catholic School
in Croydon, the Herbert Gorringe Indoor Swimming Pool, was built in 1896 in memory of its namesake” a spokesperson explains: “The red brick building with Bath
stone dressings and a timber roof was gifted by the parents of 21 year old Herbert, who believed, as someone who loved sport, nothing would have given their son greater pleasure, every boy and girl in the school could learn to swim. It’s not been the 2020 swim season that anyone could have predicted but thanks to HPB many ancient pools continue to look forward to a brighter future.
Historic Pools Of Britain Email
info@historicpools.org.uk www.historicpools.org.uk
CAKES ON SWIMMING MENU D
roitwich Lido opened for a shortened season this year but wowed people with the swimming and cakes being served in its café. The open-air saltwater swimming pools heated to 23°C: 40m pool with beach entry, children’s wet play area with water cannons and fountains, sun terraces and Lido Café. Droitwich Spa is situated on vast deposits of salt and the town’s natural
brine contains 2½ lbs of salt per gallon – ten times stronger than sea water and rivalled only by the Dead Sea. Owned by the local council (Wychavon District), operated by Wychavon
Leisure who offer a great variety of activities including fun sessions, pool parties, special events.
www.wychavonleisure.co.uk
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