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feet (12.2 by 9.1 m) and 3 or 4 feet (0.91 or 1.22 m) deep for instruction purposes. Bastard was universally honored for his devotion to teaching. The Baths had a major makeover in 1910, with viewing platforms and showers installed and walls tiled. Women had been admitted for years, but until
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were worn, and admission was 3d. (three pence, perhaps $ 2 in today's values). It was rebuilt in 1883 and reopened a few months after Thomas
Bastard's death. The new facility had two pools — the large pool 100 by 30 feet (30.5 by 9.1 m) and 7 feet (2.1 m) at the deep end, another 40 by 30
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In May 1887 he converted the pool to a (roller) skating rink for the colder months when patronage by swimmers was at a minimum. The floor of 117 by 35.5 feet (35.7 m × 10.8 m) was entirely of
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That was, in turn, replaced in 1940, built to
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The first pool was 75 by 25 feet (22.9 by 7.6 m), depth 6 and 3 feet (1.83 and 0.91 m) at the two ends. It was open to men and boys only; no
69:(1821–1898), and applied his knowledge in teaching other colonists at what passed in those days for a bathing pool — a fenced-off section of the
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