These images capture the early days The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex, all taken within a year of its 1999 opening.

Alan Ayles, aged 67, has retired after 19 years at Redlodge Community Pool. A pool manager, swim teacher and coach, Alan is a beloved figure who has taught thousands in Southampton how to swim.

“You won’t find many places to get active that are as inspirational as The Quays. One of only four High Performance Centres for diving in the UK, three of Team GB’s Olympic divers – Pete ...

Funding has been secured to install solar panels on a Southampton leisure centre – but a second site in the city missed out on securing investment. The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex in ...