Seating outside the Lido cafe and bar, housed in the former pavilion of the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park

Date:
17 Aug 2011
Location:
Hyde Park, Serpentine Lido, Hyde Park, City Of Westminster, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/0317
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The Serpentine Lido was opened in 1930. It was established by George Lansbury MP after a reappraisal of London's parks, and provided mixed bathing with two diving boards. The pavilion has since been converted into a cafe and bar.

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

Early 20th Century Lido, 20th Century Cafe, Leisure And Recreation