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School Swimming Lessons

The Swimming Pool, Rock Park c1955
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I remember well going to the swimming baths once a week during the summer for swimming lessons. We used to walk from Pilton School to Rock Park, or those of us with bikes were allowed to cycle and wait at the park for the others. I cannot imagine that being allowed today. By the time we gained access to the pool it was about 9.30 a.m. and it would be like a mill pond, but being so early it had not had time for the sun to work its magic, so it was also very cold. Many a weekend was also spent here when it would be packed with people who were unable to get to nearby beaches.

Written by Stuart Ackland. To send Stuart Ackland a private message, click here.

A memory of Barnstaple in Devon shared on Tuesday, 4th August 2009.

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