London Wants More! (1931)

Full title reads: “London wants more! Barking’s magnificent new open-air Bathing pool opened.“ Barking, Essex. People are gathered around the poolside at the opening ceremony for the new open air swimming pool in Barking. Pan around to show more of the crowd and the new diving boards. A civic dignitary (possibly the Mayor of Barking) makes a speech of welcome. The Chairman of the Parks and Public Buildings committee makes a speech. Councillor Mrs Jackson declares the new pool open. A man walks from behind the speakers and dives into the pool. A presentation is made to Councillor Mrs Jackson. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932),