[3] It is managed by YMCA St Paul's Group on behalf of the Trust.

[4][5] The Trust's fund-raising activities also include summer open-air concerts.

[6] The lido was built in 1922 after plans approved in 1914 were delayed due to the outbreak of the First World War.

Further improvements in 1961 included widening the pool, and adding a new building and a car park.

By 1980 Richmond Council decided to close the lido for financial reasons.