Diving Boards

The diving boards were a popular feature of the lido until they were dismantled in the 1970s for Health & Safety reasons. The figure on the right-hand side, wearing uniform, is the lifeguard Alfred French. Notice also the rowing-boat on the left-hand side, ready for use in rescues.
Date of origination  ? c.1908
Date of upload  ? 27/03/2019
Submitted by Janet Smith
Scope & content Digital only
Copyright  ? Wandsworth Heritage Service
File format.  ? JPEG image
Tags 1900s, Alfred French, Diving Boards