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Seymour Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0189
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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This print showcases the grandeur and historical significance 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 transformed into a dry sports hall, offering a versatile space for various recreational activities. 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 renowned structures like 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 still preserving the second-class pool for continued use. This transformation has breathed new life into this historic landmark while maintaining its airy and lofty atmosphere flooded with natural light. As you gaze upon this print captured by Simon Inglis on behalf of Historic England, you can't help but appreciate the rich history that resides within these walls. From its origins as a public baths facility to its current role as a thriving sports center and recreation hub, Seymour Leisure Centre stands as a testament to both architectural brilliance and adaptability throughout time.
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