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Loughborough, The Swimming Baths c.1955
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L197052
More about this scene
Before the opening of the swimming baths, the townspeople had only the open-air pool in Moor Lane. That was certainly well used, sometimes by as many as 1,000 people. The council let fresh water flow in once a week. This pool was once the venue for what must have been a spectacular and potentially hazardous swimming race, which was for local police officers. They swam wearing full uniform, including helmets and hob-nailed boots! Some local villains probably went to watch, hoping the local constabulary would be reduced in numbers. Others, no doubt, took the opportunity of police absence to pursue their illegal activities. Although Queen's Park is now the only public park within the town, some very senior Loughburians will remember Burleigh Brook Park on Ashby Road. This was for many years the most popular venue for Sunday school treats and other social outings. It was frequently known as 'Tickle Belly Park' and its many and varied attractions included a lake with boats shaped like swans, an alpine railway and a shooting range. There was also a roller-skating rink, facilities for a range of sports and catering - 'plain tea, meat tea or first class tea' could be provided. This park closed in 1924 when the land was sold.
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Memories of Loughborough, the Swimming Baths c1955
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