Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London. The swimming pool in the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, seen from the diving platform at the north end
The National Recreation Centre was opened in 1964. It was built on the site of an exhibitions centre of the Crystal Palace Trust. When the designs were drawn up in 1953-1954, it was the first indoor multi-functional hall in Britain, incorporating both wet and dry sports in one building. The swimming pool side of the building houses a 50m pool, diving pool and learner pool. The building is Grade II* Listed. This photograph was published on page 184 of Played in London by Simon Inglis

1953-1954 Aquatics Grade Incorporating Inglis Learner Swimmer

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