Jewel of Kentish Town

Published: 8 July, 2010

• AT long last Kentish Town baths is nearing completion after three years of closure.

I cannot help feeling a mixture of emotions about it ranging from excitement, elation, pride and deep gratitude that our three pools  have been saved and renovated to a high standard.

We are so lucky to have a leisure centre that will hopefully be in use for many years to come and I sincerely hope that right and proper recognition will be given to Flick Rea and her colleagues for all they have done.

Many years ago I was taught to swim at Kentish Town baths and went on to become a local and county champion.

I remember the first closure of the baths in 1960 and was present for the reopening by Anita Lonsborough, who won Olympic gold in Rome.

Now the next reopening is imminent and I cannot wait to see all three pools being used to full capacity.

BRENDA HUMPHREYS
Chairwoman of London Schools Swimming Association, NW5