And, whether its learning to swim as a child alongside your young friends or taking your own kids down to the pool for a dip, Preston’s swimming baths have played host to many a laughter-filled day. Take a look at a few images from the city’s historic pools from across the decades.
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Big-hearted Alma overflows - with weight and generosity. For at 19-stone, Alma was given doctor's order to slim down. And she chose to unship her excess cargo in the swimming pool, and pay for a pile of local kids to splash around with her as well. Alma, of Ullswater Road, Preston is pictured with her water babies at Waverley Park baths Photo: RETRO
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The Queens Hall, Saul Street, Preston A view showing the process of installing the removable dance floor over the swimming pool. The facility opened in 1936 and closed in 1991. Preston Crown Court now occupies most of the former site. Photo: Preston City Council
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The Mayor of Preston, Coun Ian Hall, taking a dip in Saul Street municipal baths' new £12,000 learner pool, after officially declaring it open. The pool is named after baths superintendent Tom Aldridge who started work with the authority almost 40 years ago Photo: RETRO
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Coronation Celebrations, Saul Street Baths, Preston, 1953. Tom Finney officiates at the prize giving ceremony. Photo: National World