Kenilworth, Abbey Fields Swimming Pool c.1965
Photo ref:
K5098
Photo ref:
K5098
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Abbey Fields is dissected by Finham Brook and Inchford Brook. The canons developed a series of pools along Finham Brook to provide water power for their mills, as well as fish and fowl for food. Today, only Abbey Pool survives, but this popular swimming pool, which opened in 1896, also perpetuates the watery theme.
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Memories of Kenilworth, Abbey Fields Swimming Pool c1965
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Oh how I loved this pool in the late 60's early 70's despite the freezing cold water and the foot bath from the changing rooms. It was the place to be. We walked from home at Malthouse Lane through the Abbey fields down to the pool. Long hot summers spent sun bathing on the roof with friends from school, no parents just freedom and fun. I remember the kiosk which we queued at for ice creams, drinks and ...see more
I live in South Africa now but have memories of learning to swim in this pool in the 60's. Theres a lovely house in the Abbey Fields which my South African husband says we are going to retire to!! My Dad, John Walker, living in New Zealand now, played in Abbey Fields as a child. Kenilworth is one of my favourite places in the World!!
I remember this so well. We went nearly every day in the school holidays. I can even remember the fence which was quite new and smelt of creosote!
I think that could be me on the far left of this photograph. I was very excited to see this picture!
I never swam here but I remember going there with my family and walking around the Abbey Fields and coming across the Swimming Pool. It was a hot summers day and we spent the afternoon sunbathing and me well...sunbathing and gazing of which I loved to do.
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