Perimeter railings at the east end of the Splash Park in Barking Park, formerly a lido, with restored fountain and infilled swimming pool beyond

Date:
27 Jul 2012
Location:
Barking Park, Splash Park, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, Greater London Authority
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Barking Park, Lido, Barking, Barking and Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/0246
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The lido or open-air swimming pool in Barking Park was opened in 1931. It was closed in 1988. The pool was later infilled and fitted with fountains to create the Splash Park, which opened in 2012. The entrance block, fountains, and parts of the perimeter wall were restored as part of £7 million refurbishment of Barking Park.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Swimming Pool, 20th Century Lido, Leisure And Recreation