The sights and sounds of Parliament Hill Fields’ Art Deco Lido are captured in a new photographic exhibition at the renowned outdoor pool on Hampstead Heath. In Lido Life, Hampstead photographer Ruth Corney charts the past three years at the Grade II listed pool, including its recent £2.9million renovation with a selection of underwater shots that show off the lido’s new stainless steel lining and its wonderful reflective qualities. In the café and in the foyer there are photographic portraits, architectural shots and images depicting the different weather conditions endured by the hardiest swimmers. |
Ruth said: “I have always loved Hampstead Lido – the 1930’s architecture is fantastic and it is so spacious, which is a rare thing for swimming pools these days. “One of the things I love the most is the variety of people who use the pool. It attracts different sorts of people at different times, from the really serious swimmers to families and groups of teenagers.” Ruth’s photographs, commissioned by the Corporation of London which runs the Heath, are for sale and cost from £45. |
