Woodup Pool

Woodup Pool in Tollesbury, Essex (also known as Woodrolfe Pool) is a salt-water pond or lake used as an open-air swimming pool or amenity pool.[1]

May 2009, Woodup Pool

History

The pool was opened in 1907 by Lady de Crespigny. In 1925 the pool was bought by Tollesbury Parish Council for £250. In 1934 Alexander Eaton drowned in the pool while on holiday with his fiancée.[2]

Description

This is a free public swimming lake next to Woodrolfe Park flats and Woodrolfe Creek. There are no lifeguards.[3]The amenity pool is managed by the Woodup Pool Committee, Tollesbury Parish Council.[4]

References
  1. Emily Dugan (December 28, 2008). "Come on in, the water's freezing; Increasing numbers of hardy - or foolhardy - swimmers are heading outdoors and taking the plunge into icy seas, rivers and lakes over the holidays". The Independent on Sunday.
  2. "Bathing Accidents". The Times. Aug 7, 1934. p. 7.
  3. Parish Council information on the pool
  4. Index of committees at Tollesbury Parish Council


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