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Poole Harbour is one of the world's great natural anchorages. The town of Poole prospered as its merchant adventurers sailed to and traded with ports across the world.

Before the birth of theme parks, a day out in the late 1950s (when comparatively few people owned a car) was by Midland Red bus to Groby Pool, Swithland Woods and Bradgate Park, with the

During the reign of Henry V (1413-22), several pools were constructed, probably for the Earl of Warwick, in what was later to become Sutton Park. Wyndley Pool was almost certainly one of them.

The swimming pool was finished in July 1932, but not officially opened until 18 August that year.

We complete our journey around Essex in Chigwell, with this view of an open-air swimming pool. These were popular places for family outings on sunny days in the 1950s and 60s.

There were two swimming pools in New Brighton. The Harrison Drive Baths were opened in 1932 by Lord Derby, and were hence known as the Derby Baths.

Taken on a bright day, this shows Newton Pool pictured from across the water. We can see the boathouse clearly, and we have some activity in the pool.

The 1950s was the last decade of the supremacy of the open air pool. Most were rebuilt or covered over and replaced by the modern heated indoor pool.

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.

During the reign of Henry V (1413-22), several pools were constructed, probably for the Earl of Warwick, in what was later to become Sutton Park.

Rivacre Valley Swimming Pool was one of the main attractions within the 45-acre site that comprised Rivacre Valley.

Moor Park had an open-air swimming pool as well. The pool was opened on 7 June 1907 by Alderman Woods. The 32yds by 16yds pool, only 3ft to 4ft 6ins deep, was very popular with the children.

Moor Park had an open-air swimming pool as well. The pool was opened on 7 June 1907 by Alderman Woods. The 32yds by 16yds pool, only 3ft to 4ft 6ins deep, was very popular with the children.

The photographer is looking east towards Poole Head, at the end of the long high cliff of Poole Bay which includes Bournemouth. To the left, Banks Road runs alongside Poole Harbour.

Poole's Town Cellars, in the heart of Poole's mercantile district, are seen here on a busy day .

Poole developed alongside the finest natural harbour in England. It still maintains strong links with the sea, having become a mecca for yachtsmen.

As well as the ever- popular ball games, picnics and simply watching the boats go by, the Strand at Gillingham also offered a paddling pool, a boating pool, a children's playground, miniature

A bustling scene in Horsham Park, close to the railway station, with many people having fun in the town's swimming pool which was later enclosed.

Before the birth of theme parks, a day out in the late 1950s (when comparatively few people owned a car) was by Midland Red bus to Groby Pool, Swithland Woods and Bradgate Park, with the

Locals knew the pool as May's fathomless pool. Eventually it was filled in, and a new pool became a popular attraction, particularly in the 1960s and 70s during Children's Week.

Charlie's Mast overlooks the boating pool, which seems to be the only form of children's entertainment left on the beach area. In its turn, the pool was removed as a health hazard during the 1980s.

Uttoxeter's open-air swimming pool was built in 1964; at first its use was seasonal.

A very few years after this photograph was taken, the popular Newnham Pool was closed and its place in the leisure activity role taken by a modern facility dedicated to the philanthropy of the Robinson

Poole's Town Cellars, in the heart of Poole's mercantile district, are seen here on a busy day .