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« on: July 31, 2011, 11:28:24 AM »
The Black Rock swimming pool at Brighton opened on 8th August 1936 and was built on the site of the terraced gardens. Measuring some 165' x 60', the unheated pool was always very popular - I believe it was demolished in the 1970's?

Attached are a few photographs from its heyday..
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2011, 09:57:48 AM »
Ah, eastward views before b****y marina spoilt them!
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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2012, 20:03:40 PM »
Old postcard..
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