History
The original Forest Hill Pools are a Victorian building. As the still existing foundation stone tells (3 May 1884), construction started in 1884. It was completed about a year later, providing an Upper and a Working Class swimming pool throughout the summer—in winter the First Class pool was boarded up and the space used for social events and political gatherings.
In 2006, the original Victorian building was closed down following health and safety advice. After some debate, the pools were rebuilt in a new building using the original Victorian structure as the entrance. Now also included are a gym, a café and two group excercise studios. The new leisure centre is run by Fusion Corporation in the name of Lewisham Council.
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