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 |
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| Date of upload ? | |
| Submitted by | Janet Smith |
| Scope & content | Digital only |
| Copyright ? | Wandsworth Heritage Service |
| File format. ? | JPG image |
| Tags | 1900s, Alfred French, Diving Boards |
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