Jubilee Pool, Penzance 05/08/10
Described as one of the most unusual and pleasingly designed lidos of the era, the Jubilee Pool was designed in the early 1930s by Captain F Latham, the Borough Engineer. The pool was opened with great celebration in May 1935, the year of King George V's Silver Jubilee.
Photo by Anthony Edwards
- Jubilee Pool (01736 334832)
Eastern Prommenade, Penzance
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www.jubileepool.co.uk
What is it? – Described as one of the most unusual and pleasingly designed lidos of the era, the Jubilee Pool was designed in the early 1930s by Captain F Latham, the Borough Engineer. The pool was opened with great celebration in May 1935, the year of King George V’s Silver Jubilee.
The Pool was built upon a traditional bathing spot at the Battery Rocks near the harbour at Penzance. Cleverly designed to cope with the full ferocity of the Cornish seas, the pool is triangular in shape yet with gentle curves, making it a most pleasant environment.
Today the pool is the last open air art decco bathing pool in the UK
Why should I/we go? – This unique pool providing a fabulous venue for swimming, sunbathing or simply relaxing during the hot summer days. A small ‘baby pool’ set within the main pool provides an ideal environment for children, where parents can keep a close eye. Lifeguarded during all opening hours. Food, drinks and ice cream’s served from the poolside cafe.
Photo by Jacob Cockle
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