Morden Park, Morden: Swimming Pool
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | March 1973 |
|---|---|
| Area | Morden |
| Picture Reference | MerMor_23_5-12 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | The local authority had faced demands for a public swimming pool from 1913 onwards, however developments were halted by the pressures of world war and the Depression. One of the driving forces behind the construction of this pool was councillor Alderman Cyril Marsz. The architects responsible for the contemporary design were Messrs.George Lowe and Partners. The purpose build complex was finally opened in 1967 by Lord Hunt, a famous mountaineer, who had successfully climbed Everest in 1953. Years of havey usage on the 1960s design and major refurbishment were necessary in 1990s, which lasted 2-3 years. Today as many of Merton's sporting venues, Morden Park Pool is managed by Greenwich Leisure Ltd. |
