South Tyneside History
| Title | The Swimming Pool, South Shields |
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| Date | |
| Location | South Shields |
| Type | Real Photographic |
| Publisher | A.M.H. So. S |
| Series | "Meldon" Series |
| Size | 136mm x 86mm |
| Reference Number | P188 |
| Further Information | The open air pool at the North Shore Promenade, South Shields was 176 feet long and 50 feet broad. It was 3 feet 6 inches deep at the shallow end becoming 6 feet 6 inches deep at the deep end. It cost 3d for people to bathe in the pool and costumes and towels were available for hire at 3d and 1d respectively. |