Building in progress
Peterborough Lido during construction in 1937.
Opening Gala
Opening Gala
Bishop Road gardens with the Lido in the background. note the weather vane with the Bathing Belle. somehow over the years she disappeared.
After swimming in the River Nene the Lido was a luxury
the teaching pool
Postcard of the Lido dated 1959
Early Postcard of the lido in it’s garden setting with the Cathedral in the background.
Early lido postcard image of the fountain
c 1950
circa 1970’s Lifeguard Walter Cornelius getting tossed into the pool.
Lifeguard Walter Cornelius attempting to ‘fly’ oner the Nene. One of his many charity stunts.
C 1950s
Mary Hartley c1950s
An image of the Lido taken from the air in 1947. From the ‘Britain From Above web pages. https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/legalities
Pete Shorey with his swimming trophy c 1940s
1938 the newly opened Peterborough swimming pool.
1940 German bomb damage to. the left tower.
An image of the Lido taken from the air in 1947. From the ‘Britain From Above web pages. https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/legalities
Room to sunbath
Peterborough swimming pool before it was renamed The Lido
Summer fun. No health and Safety
Peggy White teaching school lads in the teaching/paddling pool
After swimming in the River Nene the Lido was a luxury
