Downstream

Thames when the town
corporation bought View
Island, four acres of land near
Caversham Weir. ‘It will not
be possible to do more this
season than make temporary
arrangements for bathers,’
explained the press, ‘but
eventually an elaborate lido is
to be designed there.
Facilities will be provided for
bathing and sun-bathing,
fishing and tennis. There will
also be a tea pavilion.’ Lidos