A look back at Suffolk's outdoor swimming pools in the sun

Ipswich, Sudbury and Beccles are among the towns who had or still have open-air swimming pools. 

Were you enjoying the summer at Broomhill Pool, Ipswich in August 1981? (Image: Newsquest)

Youngsters enjoying the sun at Broomhill Swimming Pool in May 1966 (Image: Newsquest)

Hot weather at Broomhill swimming pool, Ipswich in August 1990 (Image: Newsquest)

Splashing around at Broomhill Pool in May 1989 (Image: Newsquest)

The Grade II listed pool in Ipswich first opened in 1938 and thousands flocked there every summer. 

The pool was in such demand back in 1965 that crowds queued for hours for a place in the water.

Sadly, the lido closed in 2002, but the Broomhill Pool Trust fought to bring it back into use.

Youngsters enjoying a swim at Sudbury Pool September 1985 (Image: Newsquest)

The lido in Sudbury was also very popular during the summer months. 

Hundreds of people would visit the town to take the plunge.