The pool was emptied in the spring of 1996 for repairs to be carried out. The empty basin became a temporary badminton court!
Tooting Bec Lido contains 1 million gallons of freshwater. It is only rarely drained - it takes about a week to empty it. This snapshot was taken c.1995 when repairs were being carried out to the tank. Health ...
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How the bathing-lake looked in the 1900s. Changing accommodation on the eastern side was a rudimentary shelter without doors. The water was not filtered and soon became filthy. The rowing-boat was on loan from...