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The "sensuous" and "wedding cake"-like shape of Jersey’s Lido has earned it a place in a new anthology showcasing some of the most beautiful saltwater pools in the world.
'Sea Pools: 66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world' by architect Chris Romer-Lee describes the pool as “a sensuous shape, caressing the beach in a glorious and gracious sling of concrete”.
The pavilion, Chris writes, “has the appearance of an elaborate wedding cake” - befitting the ceremonies held at the venue.
Publication day for #SeaPools!
— Chris Romer-Lee (@chrisromerlee) August 3, 2023
Thanks to all that helped make this happen, contributors, photographers & all @BatsfordBooks - #tidalpools #oceanpools pic.twitter.com/LUtmVSYhJX
He outlines some of the pool’s history, from the establishment of the Jersey Swimming Club in 1865 all the way to the reopening in 2000.
The book includes a selection of pools in far-flung destinations like Australia and South Africa, as well as pools located closer to home – for example in Dinard.
It also features four essays exploring ocean pools and ocean swimming.
The Lido team shared their delight at being featured in the book, writing on Facebook: "We know just how unique and special our location is. Many users also know, and visitors are often overwhelmed by just how incredible our facility is."
They added: “We must #lovelido and continue to bring this special, iconic, unique and inimitable coastal jewel back to being as good as it can possibly be.
“We won’t give up, we know that we have the majority of people behind us as well. We need to nurture our island's assets and celebrate them with the rest of the world.”
'Sea Pools: 66 saltwater sanctuaries from around the world' is available at Waterstones or can be found on Amazon.
Pictured - top: The Lido as pictured in Chris Romer-Lee's book. (Lido Jersey/Facebook)
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