Copyright AGJ and Contributors 2004/08. Updated 30/3/2008
Black Rock
Opened 1936
Brighton
Opened by the Mayor, Councillor Edward Denne, the Ceremony was not overtaken by the accompanying storm!!!
The pool was 165 feet by 60 feet. It held 334,000 gallons of water.
The people of Brighton were proud of their beautiful crystal clear sparkling blue pool. It was situated in a prominent sea shore position in the Kemp Town region.
Black Rock was probably named after a large rock or cave that once laid at the foot of the cliffs.
Black Rock also marks the point where the white chalk of the South Downs meets the sea. Gazing over the pool from the top of the cliff, many a passer-by was entertained by the happy, carefree spectacle below. A fun filled little paradise which is surely missed since closing.
Supping their coffee in the restaurant, spectators had a tremendous front row seat looking down onto the pool. from the top of the cliff. Many a passer - by was entertained by the happy, carefree spectacle below. A fun filled little paradise, and a home for the Miss Brighton Beauty Contests which is surely missed since closing.
Looking at these photos, it is hard to believe that there was such a haven of delight, pleasure and family togetherness, with bustling vibrancy.
OUTCOME:
Closed 1978. Work began on the Marina in 1971. Heavy deposits of dirt and cement dust, plus noise, discouraged patrons - 80,000 per year had dropped to 21000. Cracks also appeared and the pool began to tilt to one side.
The pool was demolished after much debate. various proposals had been made for the site -
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An Activity Centre e.g Blading, ice skating, water sports.
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