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Radio London,18 May 2026,12 mins

100 years of the Kenwood Ladies Pond

London Uncovered

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In 1926, pond number 5 on Hampstead Heath was officially opened as the Kenwood Ladies pond. One hundred years on, the bathing spot is as popular as it's ever been, all year round. We hear from writer Nell Frizzell about this unique spot. Image credit: Getty

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