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Seymour Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0192
Filename: PLA01_03_0192.jpg
Size: 2352 x 3136 (6.7MB)
Date: 4th October 2022
Source: Historic England
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Seymour Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0192
SEYMOUR LEISURE CENTRE, SEYMOUR PLACE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The former main swimming pool hall in Seymour Leisure Centre, formerly known as Seymour Place Baths, in use as a dry sports hall.
The Seymour Place Baths (later known as Seymour Hall and Swimming Baths, and Seymour Leisure Centre) was officially opened in April 1937. The building was designed by Kenneth Mervyn Baskerville Cross for St Marylebone Borough Council. It is Grade II listed. The main swimming pool hall was designed to be converted into a public hall or cinema in the winter, and was surrounded by spectator galleries. The reinforced concrete roof structure was based on hangars in Orly, France (Freyssinet, 1921-23) and the Royal Horticultural Society exhibition hall in Victoria, London (1927-28). The main pool was converted into a dry sports hall in the mid 1980s, though the second class pool remained in use
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Media ID 26520421
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur and history of Seymour Leisure Centre, formerly known as Seymour Place Baths, located in the City of Westminster, Greater London. The former main swimming pool hall is now repurposed as a dry sports hall, showcasing its versatility over the years. Designed by Kenneth Mervyn Baskerville Cross for St Marylebone Borough Council and officially opened in April 1937, this Grade II listed building boasts an impressive architectural design. The main swimming pool hall was ingeniously designed to be converted into a public hall or cinema during winter months, surrounded by spectator galleries. Its reinforced concrete roof structure draws inspiration from hangars in Orly, France and the Royal Horticultural Society exhibition hall in Victoria, London. The conversion of the main pool into a dry sports hall took place in the mid-1980s while preserving the second-class pool for continued use. This transformation allowed for an airy and lofty space filled with natural light - ideal for various sporting activities. As we gaze upon this print from Historic England's collection by Simon Inglis, we are transported back in time to witness both the architectural brilliance and adaptive nature of Seymour Leisure Centre. It stands as a testament to how historic buildings can evolve while retaining their charm and significance within our modern society.
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