Braving the cold for a New Year’s Day dip at Hathersage Open Air Swimming Pool has become a bit of tradition over the years. Here are some pictures of people enjoying the pool and those daft enough to make a splash in the middle of winter.
9. Swim with a view
In the autumn of 1947 the pool’s finances were reported as being in “dire straits” with £100 required by the following March to keep the pool open. Photo: Alan Janaszek
10. Special guest
Hathersage Open Air Pool 75th Anniversary Special Guest Rachel Hudson who was at the opening of the pool in 1936 is pictured with Chris Cartledge,Chairman of Hathersage Parish Council in 2011 Photo: Steve Ellis
11. Outside facilities
Over the last few years the Parish Council and local people have raised over £100,000 to replace the 1936 changing facilities and install disabled toilets. Photo: barry richardson
12. Hathersage Outdoor Pool
The pool was only open from Whitsuntide until the first Saturday in September and admission charges (in 1950) were 1s 3d (6p) for adults and 4d (1.5p) for children. Photo: barry richardson