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no.9045

Open air swimming pool, South Shore

Early C20th

Taken from the Victoria Pier (renamed South Pier in 1930), and looking over the open-air swimming pool towards the Pleasure Beach. Ornate cast iron seating lines the edge of the Pier, looking inwards. An enormous crowd fills the seating of the swimming pool, though most appear to be standing, suggesting a competition is taking place. There is a clear, cloudless sky, though people are wearing overcoats and it may be windy, looking at the child on the pier. It's low tide, with some paddlers.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=8712

no.9045

Open air swimming pool, South Shore

Early C20th

Taken from the Victoria Pier (renamed South Pier in 1930), and looking over the open-air swimming pool towards the Pleasure Beach. Ornate cast iron seating lines the edge of the Pier, looking inwards. An enormous crowd fills the seating of the swimming pool, though most appear to be standing, suggesting a competition is taking place. There is a clear, cloudless sky, though people are wearing overcoats and it may be windy, looking at the child on the pier. It's low tide, with some paddlers.

Location: Blackpool Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/9114
Sankey Number: 9045

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no.9045

Open Air Bath, South Shore, Blackpool; Waterhouse Blackpool

Further Information
Cumbria Archives Reference: ???
Sankey Number: 9045

Senders Message

"(Very feint and some parts illegible))60 Dean St Blackpool, Dear Fred ?, Shall be home I think about 2.30 if can get tn? if not for certain 6 o'clock. If out leave key. Love your dad Mattie ? Edward Sankey and Co Ltd Real Photo printed on back”

Sender
Posted From: Blackpool
Date Posted: These baths were built in Roman Coliseum style and cost £750,000. Opened 9/6/19 23 to host Blackpool's first swimming gala as part of its carnival week and the following year was used for Olympic swimming and diving trials.( video available on 'visit fylde coast' website). 7 diving boards. 15 ft deep. Children's pool adjacent. Filled with sea water. Changing rooms, seating and cafe on site.9 million visitors by 1930s. Demolished 1983. Flag flying from building opposite on sands-
Postmark Date: same as posted
Stamp if Shown: red one penny
Receiver
Receivers Name: Mr F A Elie
Address: 30, Liverpool Road
Town or City: Osemby ??( Osmotherly ? )
County: Salop -
Country: Wales/England?!