We used to march up the road to the pool that was near to Ullathorne. I think it was closed for the season but they ley us use it. Freezing cold but we loved the cup of oxtail soup we could buy. No question - it was child cruelty. I was a member of the Godiva Ladies when I was about 12 and I still have the certificate to prove that I could swim one width in good style!
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Gumnut Berridale NSW Australia
362 of 368Thu 25th Jan 2024 9:36am
It really did so Rob, this made us resilient and tough.
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Mick Strong Coventry
363 of 368Thu 25th Jan 2024 11:29am
When at Henry Parkes School from the mid 50's we were taught to swim at the then Teachers Training College pool.
Lined up in 2's we set off along Prior Deram Walk, up Sherriff Ave and in the gate off Charter Ave.
The walk there was ok, but it was awful walking back in the cold with wet hair!
Mick Strong
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NeilsYard Coventry
364 of 368Thu 18th Jul 2024 12:30pm
Whereabouts on Hales Street was this one? Presume the Priory Street Baths replaced it (similar style?) and if so does anyone know what year that opened please?
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Helen F Warrington
365 of 368Thu 18th Jul 2024 12:44pm
It was replaced by the fire station. It's on the 1888 map but gone by 1906 where the other baths were further east.
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NeilsYard Coventry
366 of 368Fri 24th Jan 2025 12:27pm
Nicole Collins on FB shared this image of the Baths - it was taken in 2023, however I'm told it's still the same and the building is still in remarkably good condition. Such a shame - it was a proper pool and made me feel like I was in the Olympics!
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Mike59
367 of 368Fri 24th Jan 2025 1:45pm
Garlands Joke Shop Coventry
368 of 368Mon 12th May 2025 9:13pm
Central Baths ticket 7½ d
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