Swindon, Coate Water c.1955

Photo ref: S254036

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Looking West to the Diving Board Coate Water was originally constructed in 1821-22 as a reservoir, and was designed to overcome water shortages on the canal system around the town when the North Wilts Canal had opened in 1819. In 1914 Swindon Borough Council purchased both Coate Water and sections of disused canal within the town. Since this time, it has been built up to be a major attraction for local people.

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Memories of Swindon, Coate Water c1955

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Coate Water And Jill Miles.

I have very fond memories of Swindon and Coate Water in particular. I was born and brought up in Barking in Essex but my father had an old army pal, Jack Miles, who lived in Swindon ( Wells Street I think) and we would go and visit Jack and his wife Zoe and their daughter Jill on numerous occasions, normally staying for the weekend. I can remember one particular outing to Coate Water and being mesmerised ...see more

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Burderop Park

I was stationed there 1955 to 1956. Met my wife in Swindon.

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Added 23 August 2010

Coate Water.

I remember swimming in Coate Water aged about 8 - 10 and nearly drowning in the open air swimming pool. My cousin fell into the lake when he was about three but was rescued by my uncle who leapt in to get him out. The diving board in the picture seemed enormous to me and I was impressed by the people who dived from the top. I love Richard Jeffries books and have several which I treasure. I am now aged 73. I went to Holy ...see more