For those who cherish Britain’s rich aquatic heritage, Historic Pools of Britain (HPB) offers a rewarding way to discover some of the country’s most remarkable swimming spaces. We find out more about how to get involved and get behind HPB. Individual membership of HPB is more than a show of support – it’s an invitation […]
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Recently marking its 10th anniversary, Historic Pools of Britain (HPB) shines a spotlight on the nation’s much-loved swimming heritage — raising awareness, championing campaigns, and uniting communities. One of HPB’s greatest strengths lies in the connections it forges between community groups, campaigners, pool operators, heritage experts, and passionate individuals across the UK. These relationships have […]
Judith Wojtowicz reports on efforts to protect and preserve iconic pool buildings… When people talk about buildings of cultural and architectural importance, swimming pools rarely feature very highly on the list… perhaps they should, according to Historic Pools of Britain (HPB). This membership organisation, run by a voluntary board of trustees, was set up in […]
The charitable organisation, Historic Pools of Britain, was established in 2015 to raise the profile of swimming pools of outstanding architectural significance including pools of the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Modern Movement periods. HPB sets out to work with members, communities, supporters and the media to protect surviving historic pools, acting also as a lobbying […]
