Clacton-on-Sea - The Pier Pool

Chief swimming instructor 74 years old Mr George Webb plunged from the top board 17 feet above the water. Music accompanied the activities with Teddy Dobbs’ Laguna Band. The Cascade was illuminated red, and the pool in luminous green. Festivities carried on into the evening finishing with gigantic Catherine Wheels and zooming rockets. Thousands flocked to Marine Parade to watch the pyrotechnics display. During the years, sports galas were held and many children learned to swim. Regular first class water polo matches were played every Sunday and VISITORS galas were introduced.
OUTCOME:
It was decided to close the pool at the end of the summer season 1971. Due to falling attendances and rising running costs proposals were made for change of use. Plans were in progress for using the pool as a dolphinarium.
Swimmers from a “different species” were to occupy the pool - it was planned for three dolphins, and two otters to grace the water. Present time indicates that the pool is empty and unused.

The USA star began three weeks of demonstrating, unassuming charm, beauty, and skills during Coronation year. She helped the sport be included in the Olympic programme. Performances were given in front of the Duke of Edinburgh and party. “An ambassador of the sport.”

The WONDER Swimming Pool. An engineering feat, first of its kind in the world. The pool was built on the pier over the sea!
This wonder pool was opened by Mr P.J. Pybus - Minister of Transport. It was 160 ft. by 65 ft. 171 piles supported 315,000 gallons of water (2,000 tons) over...water!
The opening was celebrated by a massive happy crowd. The cascade was switched on and the gala began. The bright and delightful scene saw Mannequin parades, a comedy polo match, “diving down” for prizes - A diving display was given by Mr and Mrs. W.S.T. Burne, who represented Great Britain in the 1928 Olympic Games.