The site on Endell Street has been home to the Bloomsbury Baths and Washhouses (1852) and later Holborn Baths (1902). Work on a new pool began in 1937 but was interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War. The half-completed pool was used as a water tank during the war. It was opened as an open-air swimming pool in June 1946, and an indoor pool was built alongside it in 1960. This photograph was published on page 173 of 'Liquid Assets: The lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain' by Janet Smith.
This is part of the Series: PLA01/10 Liquid Assets; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Inglis, Simon
20th Century Lido, 20th Century Outdoor Swimming Pool, Leisure And Recreation
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