Bournemouth’s Pier Approach has provided a world of entertainment through the years.
The town's first swimming baths were built there in 1838.
They were replaced by another building in 1887, constructed to mark Queen Victoria’s golden jubilee.
Then, almost 85 years ago – on March 23, 1937 – the town opened its new swimming baths there.
The baths closed in 1984 and were demolished in 1986.
Murmurings began to bubble regarding a new leisure complex in 1988.
This led to the opening of the poorly-received IMAX building more than 10 years later.
Check out pictures of Bournemouth's Pier Approach in the gallery above.
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