
Hello! We are two ladies who love to swim, especially in a Lido. We are a little eccentric, possibly menopausal and definitely great fun.
Jessicaβs story: a creative designer and entrepreneur.
A family tragedy left her suffering from chronic anxiety. The Lido is an oasis of calm in a busy world. After years away she returned to the
Hello! We are two ladies who love to swim, especially in a Lido. We are a little eccentric, possibly menopausal and definitely great fun.
Jessicaβs story: a creative designer and entrepreneur.
A family tragedy left her suffering from chronic anxiety. The Lido is an oasis of calm in a busy world. After years away she returned to the pool; a lifebuoy at a moment in time when her life was unimaginably sad. Jessica now laughs.
Nicolaβs story: tied to a corporate desk for as long as she could remember, Nicola had reached a point where sheβd begun to creak. She was dragged to the pool by Jessica and nearly had a stroke in the freezing water. As the Lido warmed up, so did she. Nicola is no longer saving for a mobility scooter.
The Lido Ladies are Born
During COVID lockdown, the Lido Ladies could not go swimming so we created our own Lido fantasy world. In our friendβs plastic garden we started taking pictures which embraced the retro glamour of the golden years of Lidos.
We obsessively bought flowery hats and wandered the aisles of Poundland for inspiration and props, and shared our madness on Instagram.
There were 169 Lidos built in the UK during the 1930βs. Some have been saved.
The restorations have taken passion, tenacity and money. We want to encourage people of all ages, particularly women, to get into the pool for their physical and mental health.
The Lidos brought the dolce vita
There were 169 Lidos built in the UK during the 1930βs. Some have been saved.
The restorations have taken passion, tenacity and money. We want to encourage people of all ages, particularly women, to get into the pool for their physical and mental health.
The Lidos brought the dolce vita to this country in the 1930βs. Itβs a bygone era which can inspire people to dream.
We want to share stories about the Lidos which have been saved and the people who have been saved by the Lidos.
Our escapades have been followed by BBC Radio, BBC London and the national newspapers.
We are now On Tour visiting the Lidos of the UK. Why not dive in with us on a journey of swimming, retro glamour and the architectural beauty of Lidos.
Our Tour dates will be posted on Instagram. Follow us at LidoLadiesLondon.