The Gospel Of Lido

The full piece can be heard here:

https://soundcloud.com/mirandadiboll/the-gospel-of-lido

A Lido, in the United Kingdom and some other countries, refers to a public outdoor swimming pool and surrounding facilities, or part of a beach where people can swim, lie in the sun or participate in water sports. Over a hundred Lidos are still open. The term Lido comes from the name of a place in Venice where bathing took place. The Golden Age of new Lidos was in the 1930s when swimming became very popular and 169 were built across the the UK as recreational facilities by local councils.

This is the story of three London lidos and the people around them. One is under threat of demolition as a band of supporters, 'SPLASH', with fond family memories fight local government so that future generations can enjoy it. Another is a thriving business, the largest lido in London and a swimming club with members who will swim in all weathers! The final lido was closed years ago and is now home to the some of London's homeless people*. Will 'SPLASH' save the Southwark Park Lido? What happens in Tooting Bec on Christmas Day every year? Will the residents of London Fields Lido have a home for much longer?