History
The baths were designed by architects AWS & KMB Cross, and built in 1931. They are now managed by GLL. From just after the Second World War until the new complex at Crystal Palace was built in the late 60's, the baths were the home of the world famous Highgate Diving Club, who held their club night there every Friday and also met during the public sessions on Saturday mornings. The Olympic diver, Brian Phelps (Bronze medal - Highboard diving in 1960 Olympics) trained there regularly with his coach, Wally Orner, as did many of the club's international and Olympic divers, such as John Chandler, John Cooze, John Miles, Billy Wood, and Alun Roberts. It was listed grade II in November 2006 and is located within St. Luke’s Conservation Area.
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