With a heat wave on the way, the idea of going for a swim in the sun is more appealing than ever.
Despite our islands' propensity for rain, Britain is filled with open-air lidos and outdoor swimming pools, which come into their own when the mercury rises.
The 1930s saw a golden age of lidos, with 169 swimming pools built across the country. This number decreased because the popularity of cheap holidays abroad resulted in less demand for public swimming pools at home.
The specimens that are preserved are often exceptionally beautiful thanks to this history and thoughtful restoration work. ...
