Plunge pool, Lydiard Park, Swindon
Introduction
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Plunge pool, Lydiard Park, Swindon
Image: © Brian Robert Marshall Taken: 24 Apr 2011
The plunge pool or cold bath was once thought to be a boat-house until it was excavated and its true purpose identified. It was built in about 1820. More can be read here http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5652616871_4d1700419c_o.jpg about the alleged benefits of cold bathing.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.560814
Longitude
-1.849495