North Bay, bathing pool and putting green,

circa 1920

This colourful postcard captures a tranquil moment at North Bay in Scarborough, one of Britain’s earliest and most iconic seaside resorts. In the foreground, a perfectly manicured putting green welcomes leisurely golfers, while behind it stands the magnificent North Side Bathing Pool—a marvel of interwar leisure architecture.

The open-air lido, with its elegant colonnades and Mediterranean influence, was part of the broader 1920s movement to promote health, outdoor activity, and public enjoyment of the seaside. Families would flock to Scarborough for fresh air, swimming, and a taste of modern coastal elegance.

🗓 Historic Note (1920s):
After WWI, Britain embraced a new era of recreation. Scarborough became a hub for holidaymakers, and the rise of outdoor lidos and miniature golf reflected a shift toward health, leisure, and social mixing across classes.

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North Bay, bathing pool and putting green,
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