A
large second swimming pool was added to the
Royal Pump Rooms and opened in 1890. William
de Normanville, the Borough Surveyor who designed
the pool, installed two sprays into the unique
iron roof structure– these showered water onto
the bathers below. Until about 1950 it was used
by male swimmers, after this it was used by
both sexes.
In the winter the pool was covered
with boards and functioned as the 'Winter Hall'
for dances and other entertainment. |
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A
swimming gala at the De Normanville
Pool. (M3772.1993.36 photograph by Walden
Hammond) |
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