20th Century Lido, Brightlingsea Open Air Pool, Brightlingsea (EHER 81331)

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Summary

Brightlingsea Open Air Pool opened in 1933. There is a paddling pool and a main pool. It was formerly a salt water pool but is now fresh water.

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Grid reference	Centred TM 0812 1634 (74m by 99m)
Civil Parish	BRIGHTLINGSEA, TENDRING, ESSEX

Type and Period

OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL (Mid 20th century - 1933 AD to 1933 AD)

Description

Information from NRHE Brightlingsea open air pool opened in 1933. There is a paddling pool and a main pool. It was formerly a salt water pool but is now fresh water. <1> <2>

Sources

<1> SEX75760 Article: Smith, J.. 2005. Liquid Assests: The lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain. pp. 182.
<2> SEX76385 Webpage: Merrinton, O. and Hoines, A.. 2005. Potentially Reopenable Lidos in the UK.

Other References

NRHE identifier: 1439294
National Monuments Record: TM 01 NE 90

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