
Coastal Grounds
How the Seaside Lido Became a Sporting Venue
Seaside lido history traces how places such as Tynemouth and Penzance made swimming public, organised and social, and…
The character of seaside pitches, courts, pools and other sporting places.

Seaside lido history traces how places such as Tynemouth and Penzance made swimming public, organised and social, and…
A stretch of sand, a harbour wall or a salt-air ground gives sport its own setting. We look at the customs and choices that make coastal play distinct.