Sunderland's High Street Baths were pictured in this 44-year-old photograph. Does it bring back happy memories?Sunderland's High Street Baths were pictured in this 44-year-old photograph. Does it bring back happy memories?
Sunderland's High Street Baths were pictured in this 44-year-old photograph. Does it bring back happy memories?

9 nostalgic photos of the County Durham pit pond you all loved to swim in - and it was warm!

Who remembers swimming at the pit pond which had lovely warm water?
By Chris Cordner
Published 26th May 2021, 20:32 BST
Updated 4th Jun 2021, 07:59 BST

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Lots of people did on the Sunderland Echo’s specialist nostalgia page called Wearside Echoes on social media.

We shared a 1974 photo of Dawdon pit pond and it reached thousands of people. Many of you took time to share their memories too.

As a result, we can now share more photos of the pond in the 1970s and some recollections from the very people who used it.

Did you learn to swim there? Were you brave enough to dive off the top boards?

Take a look and then get in touch with your own thoughts.

Here's a 1972 view of the changing cubicles at the Newcastle Road baths. Remember this?

1. All change

Here's a 1972 view of the changing cubicles at the Newcastle Road baths. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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This Cubs and Scouts Gala at Newcastle Road Baths attracted competitors from the Sunderland District Scout and Cub Scout movement.

2. A 1976 swimming gala

This Cubs and Scouts Gala at Newcastle Road Baths attracted competitors from the Sunderland District Scout and Cub Scout movement. Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Sunderland's High Street Baths are pictured in 1975. Remember them?

3. High Street Baths in 1975

Sunderland's High Street Baths are pictured in 1975. Remember them? Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Inside the Newcastle Road baths in the 1930s.

4. Back to 1936

Inside the Newcastle Road baths in the 1930s. Photo: SE

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