The second ‘Chat with Extraordinary Swimmers’ is available on the ‘Chats, Stories and Memories’ page. This features Caroline Kindy (Yorkshire Swim Works and Future Lidos) whose tireless dedication and vision for accessible outdoor swimming is truly inspiring. Support for these organisations is highly recommended. Credit to Planit for the image above: https://planit-ie.com/
Category: Community-led Swimming Pools & Social Infrastructure
A little oasis hanging by a thread? Highley Outdoor Swimming Pool
Inspired by the publication of The Outdoor Swimming Guide (reviewed in research and literature), I searched on a misty, end-of-summer morning for the Highley Outdoor Swimming Pool in the West Midlands. Like so many UK swimming pools, budget constraints were immediately apparent when I experienced difficulties booking online via the Halo Leisure website. Not to…
Small wins and big losses
I recently visited Kentish Town Sports Centre in North London to swim in what were originally known as The Prince of Wales Baths built just at the turn of the century (app. 1901). The baths share a similar history to other Edwardian era sites such as Moseley Road Baths and Bramley Baths in that they…
Moseley Road Scaffolding is Off!
After 17 years, the scaffolding is off the Gala Pool at Moseley Road Baths. Although it won’t be used immediately for swimming, it is another step forward for this proud, local endeavour. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-51463367
An Anthropology of Swimming 