Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Pools on the Park (previously known as Richmond Baths) is a Grade II listed swimming pool and leisure facility in Old Deer Park in Richmond, London. Construction on the 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) site started in 1964 and was completed in 1966; the architect was Leslie Gooday. The pool replaced the previous Richmond baths nearby which had been built in Parkshot in 1882.Pools on the Park is recognised by English Heritage as illustrating "the more ambitious use of glazed curtain walling and the post-Wolfenden Report emphasis on providing large banks of spectator seating".The building, which includes 33.3 metre pool and a learner pool inside, and an open-air pool outside, received a Civic Trust award in 1967.The pool is built on land leased from the Crown Estate; the lease is due to expire on 4 April 2016. The pool and leisure facility is operated by SpringHealth Leisure on contract to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.. }
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- Pools_on_the_Park abstract "Pools on the Park (previously known as Richmond Baths) is a Grade II listed swimming pool and leisure facility in Old Deer Park in Richmond, London. Construction on the 6.5 acres (2.6 ha) site started in 1964 and was completed in 1966; the architect was Leslie Gooday. The pool replaced the previous Richmond baths nearby which had been built in Parkshot in 1882.Pools on the Park is recognised by English Heritage as illustrating "the more ambitious use of glazed curtain walling and the post-Wolfenden Report emphasis on providing large banks of spectator seating".The building, which includes 33.3 metre pool and a learner pool inside, and an open-air pool outside, received a Civic Trust award in 1967.The pool is built on land leased from the Crown Estate; the lease is due to expire on 4 April 2016. The pool and leisure facility is operated by SpringHealth Leisure on contract to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.".