Copyright AGJ and Contributors 2004/08. Updated 30/3/2008
Do you remember these divers gracing the boards at the coastal open air lidos?
1928 saw the formation of a famous diving club, which set the scene for future clubs.
War brought the clubs activities virtually to a standstill, but 1945 saw former members
flocking back again
Highgate Ponds
Hampstead
Heath
History
It all started with a swimming and diving club in 1903 called the “Highgate Lifebouys”
Highgate divers contributed to many grand openings of lidos, thrilling the crowds
HIGHGATE DIVING CLUB
Began life at Highgate Ponds.
The tall wooden Diving Stage
set the scene ready for the divers.
