SLSC member Trish Campbell skipping at the lido off-season (notice bare trees). In the background, the Basket Room, to the left of the cafe, is clearly visible. Swimmers left their clothes with a lifeguard and...
The sandpit was located behind the cafe before the children's pool was built.
Lifeguard John Cuffley and South London Swimming Club member Trish Campbell. Taken off-season at the lido. In the background, the cafe has not yet been upgraded and the wall, to the left of the cafe, has not b...
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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The first recorded letter from the South London Swimming Club to the London County Council, which originally owned the site. It is dated 28/09/1906 and is from the Club Secretary, G C S Sage. In it, he request...