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Plans for development of the lido were agreed in 1932<ref>{{Cite document |year=1932 |title=Records of the Corporation |author1=Portsmouth (England) |publisher=Published under Official Authority by Charpentier |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=URoJAQAAIAAJ&q=Hilsea+Lido&dq=Hilsea+Lido}}</ref> and the lido opened on 24 July 1935. The architect for the lido was Joseph Parkin. The pool originally used seawater, converting later to freshwater, and the lido design included two large fountains which have been retained but are no longer used.<ref name=Smith>{{cite book|title=Liquid assets: the lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain|author=Smith, Janet|publisher=English Heritage|year=2006|isbn=0954744500|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0PNSAAAAMAAJ&dq=ISBN0954744500 |pages=102–5}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=The Times|date=Feb 12, 1938|page=9|title=Ramparts Of Old Portsmouth A Promenade For Public Use}}</ref> The Main Pool and changing facilities were designed for the use of 768 adults and 180 children with accommodation for around 1000 spectators. |
Plans for development of the lido were agreed in 1932<ref>{{Cite document |year=1932 |title=Records of the Corporation |author1=Portsmouth (England) |publisher=Published under Official Authority by Charpentier |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=URoJAQAAIAAJ&q=Hilsea+Lido&dq=Hilsea+Lido}}</ref> and the lido opened on 24 July 1935. The architect for the lido was Joseph Parkin. The pool originally used seawater, converting later to freshwater, and the lido design included two large fountains which have been retained but are no longer used.<ref name=Smith>{{cite book|title=Liquid assets: the lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain|author=Smith, Janet|publisher=English Heritage|year=2006|isbn=0954744500|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=0PNSAAAAMAAJ&dq=ISBN0954744500 |pages=102–5}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|publisher=The Times|date=Feb 12, 1938|page=9|title=Ramparts Of Old Portsmouth A Promenade For Public Use}}</ref> The Main Pool and changing facilities were designed for the use of 768 adults and 180 children with accommodation for around 1000 spectators. |
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In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,<ref>{{cite news|title=Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell|date=21 November 2006|quote=CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'}}</ref> however extended campaigning by residents continued<ref>{{cite news|publisher=The News (Portsmouth)|title=FA Cup replica to help lido campaign|date=12 May 2008|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/biz/FA-Cup-replica-to-help.4070940.jp}}</ref> and in 2009 a management trust had been established. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open |
In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,<ref>{{cite news|title=Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell|date=21 November 2006|quote=CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'}}</ref> however extended campaigning by residents continued<ref>{{cite news|publisher=The News (Portsmouth)|title=FA Cup replica to help lido campaign|date=12 May 2008|url=http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/biz/FA-Cup-replica-to-help.4070940.jp}}</ref> and in 2009 a management trust had been established, now a registered charity. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open in 2011. |
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The lido was open for viewing on 19 September 2009 for the Heritage Open Days.<ref>[http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk HOD website] (retrieved 22-09-2009)</ref><ref>[http://www.hilsea-lido.org.uk/past_events.html HLPP past events]</ref> |
The lido was open for viewing on 19 September 2009 for the Heritage Open Days.<ref>[http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk HOD website] (retrieved 22-09-2009)</ref><ref>[http://www.hilsea-lido.org.uk/past_events.html HLPP past events]</ref> |
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Revision as of 08:30, 19 May 2010
| Hilsea Lido | |
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 Footbridge connecting the lido to Hilsea Island | |
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| Standort | Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RP |
| Opened | 1935 |
| Closed | 2008 |
| Operated by | HLPP Trust |
| Typ | open-air, freshwater |
| Length | 67 metres (220 ft) |
| Width | 18 metres (59 ft) |
| Depth | 4.6 metres (15 ft) |
| Website | Official website |
Hilsea Lido is a fresh water lido at Hilsea, Portsmouth. The lido is undergoing refurbishment and plans to re-open in 2011.
Description
The Hilsea Lido is a leisure facility featuring a Main Pool (measuring 67m x 18m - 4.6m deep) and a large Splash Pool (45m x 18m x 6ins deep) designed for younger swimmers. At 4.6 metres (15 feet) deep, the lido has the distinction of being the deepest outdoor pool in the UK apart from Broomhill Pool which is the same depth.
Though closed throughout 2009 due to refurbishment work, the Main Pool is normally a venue for a number of sporting activities such as Water Polo, diving championships, as well as swimming. The Splash Pool is surrounded by green space and located next to the children's playground.
The lido is managed by a voluntary group of local residents, the HLPP Trust, under license from Portsmouth City Council.
History
Plans for development of the lido were agreed in 1932[1] and the lido opened on 24 July 1935. The architect for the lido was Joseph Parkin. The pool originally used seawater, converting later to freshwater, and the lido design included two large fountains which have been retained but are no longer used.[2][3] The Main Pool and changing facilities were designed for the use of 768 adults and 180 children with accommodation for around 1000 spectators.
In 2006 plans for refurbishing the lido were abandoned by the Council,[4] however extended campaigning by residents continued[5] and in 2009 a management trust had been established, now a registered charity. It is currently undergoing refurbishment and plans to open in 2011.
The lido was open for viewing on 19 September 2009 for the Heritage Open Days.[6][7]
References
- ^ Portsmouth (England) (1932). "Records of the Corporation" (Document). Published under Official Authority by Charpentier.
{{cite document}}: Unknown parameter|url=ignored (help) - ^ Smith, Janet (2006). Liquid assets: the lidos and open air swimming pools of Britain. English Heritage. pp. 102–5. ISBN 0954744500.
- ^ "Ramparts Of Old Portsmouth A Promenade For Public Use". The Times. Feb 12, 1938. p. 9.
- ^ "Politicians sound Hilsea Lido death knell". 21 November 2006.
CAMPAIGNERS have been told to give up hope in their battle to save the Hilsea Lido and accept that the once-popular outdoor pool will have to close. The message came from city councillors as the future of the 71-year-old lido was debated again at a meeting... Former Labour leader Cllr Leo Madden said: 'We have got to admit that it is dead. We need to be honest with the public and not pretend that somebody is going to walk in and save it.'
- ^ "FA Cup replica to help lido campaign". The News (Portsmouth). 12 May 2008.
- ^ HOD website (retrieved 22-09-2009)
- ^ HLPP past events