Hampton Pool is a heated open air pool or

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in the

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. It is unusual for being open 365 days of the year. It is currently managed by

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St Paul’s Group.

Description

The pool is . There is also a small pool for children. Other facilities include a

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, fitness-studio and

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It is operated by the Hampton Pool Trust, a

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(number 294117) and

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(number 01870925). It is managed by

St Paul's Group on behalf of the Trust. The Trust's fund-raising activities also include summer open-air concerts.

History

The lido was built in 1922 after plans approved in 1914 were delayed due to the outbreak of the

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. In 1939 a diving pit and filtration system was added. Further improvements in 1961 included widening the pool, and adding a new building and a car park. By 1980 Richmond Council decided to close the lido for financial reasons. After local community campaigning, in which over £60,000 was raised, the pool was reopened in 1985. The management of the pool was transferred to Hampton Pool Ltd, a company created by the campaign group.For a detailed history of this lido, see Page 162, and

Notes and references

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