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词条 Woodup Pool
释义

  1. History

  2. Description

  3. References

  4. External links

{{Underlinked|date=May 2014}}{{coord|51.758942|0.849423| display=title | region:GB_type:landmark }}Woodup Pool in Tollesbury, Essex (also known as Woodrolfe Pool) is a salt-water pond or lake used as an open-air swimming pool or amenity pool.[1]

History

The pool was opened in 1907 by Lady de Crespigny. In 1925 the pool was bought by Tollesbury Parish Council for £250.

In 1934 Alexander Eaton drowned in the pool while on holiday with his fiancée.[2]

Description

This is a free public swimming lake next to Woodrolfe Park flats and Woodrolfe Creek. There are no lifeguards.[3]

The amenity pool is managed by the Woodup Pool Committee, Tollesbury Parish Council.[4]

References

1. ^{{cite news|publisher=The Independent on Sunday|date=December 28, 2008|title=Come on in, the water's freezing; Increasing numbers of hardy - or foolhardy - swimmers are heading outdoors and taking the plunge into icy seas, rivers and lakes over the holidays|author=Emily Dugan}}
2. ^{{cite news|publisher=The Times|title=Bathing Accidents|date=Aug 7, 1934|page=7}}
3. ^Parish Council information on the pool
4. ^Index of committees at Tollesbury Parish Council

External links

  • Lidos in the UK
  • Outdoor Swimming Society
  • Map location
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2 : Lidos|1907 establishments in England

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