Warminster, Lake Pleasure Ground c.1965
Photo ref: W261062
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Photo ref: W261062
Photo of Warminster, Lake Pleasure Ground c.1965

Memories of Warminster, Lake Pleasure Ground c1965

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The was an out door swimming pool just off the park which was very cold and school children were sent there in the 50s and 60s for swimming lessons. I was never very good a swimming. I went to school with Peta Fenner and we became the original members of the Leo Club in Warminster. Glad to know she's well. Christine Stone
I lived with my mum, dad, and two brothers at Manor Gardens in Warminster from 1961 to 1971. I have such happy and wonderful memories of my childhood, living and playing in the area. This photo of the paddling pool at the park really turned the 'clock back'. My younger brother David and I, along with our friends, would play for hours in the park. We would go swimming in the big pool, and I remember the ...see more
I am ordering a copy of this picture to send to my dear childhood friend, Peta Fenner. Peta celebrates her 50th birthday soon and it is quite possible that both her and I are in the photo. We would spend many days of our summer holidays playing in the paddling pool. The big pool was always cold and swamped with older children and we would have to build up courage to venture there. Our childhood was filled ...see more