Historic Swimming Pools

Historic Swimming Pools

Explore history one swim at a time with #HaveGogglesWillTravel. Discover iconic, historic swimming pools around the world, with reviews, insights, and fascinating stories from my adventures.

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Bristol South Swimming Pool
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Bristol South Swimming Pool

12 February 2025 | Bristol, Bristol, UK

Packed evening swim session at 1930s pool

Bristol South Swimming Pool
Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
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Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre

17 January 2025 | Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Friday afternoon swim at Edwardian pool in the centre of Birmingham.

Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
Smethwick Baths
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Smethwick Baths

18 May 2023 | Smethwick, West Midlands, UK

Early morning swim at a fascinating historic pool famous for the Beatles and ghosts - before it's gone forever!

Smethwick Baths
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