The Struggle for Ladywell Pool
Ladywell Pool is part of a leisure centre that also contains a gym and other facilities. Built in 1965, it is very popular and well situated, close to the main Lewisham shopping centre. Ladywell is a pool that was built to a very high standard. It is longer than current standard 25 metre pools and so very popular with the many sections of the public who find these poky; it also includes a generous 3.8m deep end that once allowed full diving facilities until the Council dismantled them. Most importantly, as will become apparent, it is loved by the hundreds of local people who use it every day. Read more
