Saltdean Lido campaigners are overjoyed after the Grade II* Listed building was removed from the Historic England at risk register following its restoration. The historic seaside lido had been deemed at risk of falling into disrepair for many years prior to campaigners coming together to complete restoration works on the site, finishing earlier this year. Now, after years of hard work and dedication, t he lido has been removed from the list, signalling the beginning of a new era for the site.
Heritage director Deryck Chester said the lido being taken off the list was “a weight off our shoulders”. Saltdean Lido prior to the restoration (Image: Saltdean Lido) He added: “For us the register was really important – it helped to shine a spotlight on the plight of restoring the lido. “A lot of buildings get added to the list but we are lucky enough to have come off.
“It’s recognition that all the work we have done has been worthwhile. We have restored the lido to its former glory.” Deryck added that Saltdean Lido had been on the Heritage at Risk register for many years after work began in 2010 with the application to upgrade its listing to Grade II*.
Work on the restoration officially began in earnest in November 2021. Read More: Saltdean Lido to close temporarily due to leaks In December last year the Lido switched on its neon sign for the first time since the Second World War having not been illuminated since 1942 over the risk of being bombed. Work on the restorat.
