A lifeguard watching over the busy pool from the remains of the original diving stage at Parliament Hill Fields Lido

Date:
18 Jun 2005
Location:
Parliament Hill Fields Lido, Gordon House Road, Gospel Oak, Camden, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/10/0003
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The diving stage dates from 1938. It is named Alwyn's Tower in memory of a former lifeguard. This photograph was published on page 49 of 'Liquid Assets: The lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain' by Janet Smith.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/10 Liquid Assets; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Lido, Mid 20th Century Outdoor Swimming Pool, Mid 20th Century Diving Platform, People, Leisure And Recreation