History at the Lido
Cheltenham Lido: A Revolutionary Place
A talk by Dr Jeremy Lake (Dr Jeremy Lake combines academic rigor with hands-on heritage experience. He’s a seasoned public speaker whose work on lidos, landscapes, and built heritage makes him the perfect guide to telling the story of Cheltenham Lido)
Cheltenham Lido is not only one of the best-preserved lidos in Europe — it is also a remarkable example of the post-World War I movement toward health, wellbeing, and modern leisure.
In this talk, Dr Jeremy Lake will explore the origins and development of Cheltenham Lido and place it in the wider national and international context of lido culture, architecture, and the rise of outdoor swimming.
Discover how this striking space reflects revolutionary ideas in sport, design, and social change that reshaped public life in the 20th century.
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Cheltenham Lido: A Revolutionary Place
A talk by Dr Jeremy Lake (Dr Jeremy Lake combines academic rigor with hands-on heritage experience. He’s a seasoned public speaker whose work on lidos, landscapes, and built heritage makes him the perfect guide to telling the story of Cheltenham Lido)
Cheltenham Lido is not only one of the best-preserved lidos in Europe — it is also a remarkable example of the post-World War I movement toward health, wellbeing, and modern leisure.
In this talk, Dr Jeremy Lake will explore the origins and development of Cheltenham Lido and place it in the wider national and international context of lido culture, architecture, and the rise of outdoor swimming.
Discover how this striking space reflects revolutionary ideas in sport, design, and social change that reshaped public life in the 20th century.
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