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London architect, Richard W. H. Jones, designed Saltdean Lido in the ‘International Style’ – an architectural movement that developed in Europe following the First World War. Importantly, it’s Streamlined Moderne’ design encapsulates Britain’s own modernist and social aspirations for creating seaside architecture for the enjoyment of the masses.
Embracing modernity, it’s architecture is considered to be the apogee of lido design; epitomising some of the best elements of the modernist movement and is regarded by many critics as one of the best surviving examples of lido design in the UK. In 2018 it was named by English Heritage as one of the Seven Wonders of The English Seaside.
The Lido fell into serious disrepair in the 2000's and risked demolition. However campaigners and fundraising to save the Lido, together with a Heritage Fund of £4.2m has resulted in the total restoration of this Iconic building.
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London architect, Richard W. H. Jones, designed Saltdean Lido in the ‘International Style’ – an architectural movement that developed in Europe following the First World War. Importantly, it’s Streamlined Moderne’ design encapsulates Britain’s own modernist and social aspirations for creating seaside architecture for the enjoyment of the masses.
Embracing modernity, it’s architecture is considered to be the apogee of lido design; epitomising some of the best elements of the modernist movement and is regarded by many critics as one of the best surviving examples of lido design in the UK. In 2018 it was named by English Heritage as one of the Seven Wonders of The English Seaside.
The Lido fell into serious disrepair in the 2000's and risked demolition. However campaigners and fundraising to save the Lido, together with a Heritage Fund of £4.2m has resulted in the total restoration of this Iconic building.