It seems that the key debate is whether the current Victorian building has enough historical and architectural merit to justify the retention of at least its facade and whether is is to be replaced with a modern building of equal or superior standard. I do think that as one of the first Victorian pools in London it has great historic value and that the facade is actually very attractive and worth saving. Moreover, I am not aware of any example of a modern pool in Lewisham of architectual merit - but please let me know if anyone is aware of one. That doesn't mean that with a good architect Forest Hill couldn't be the first but does give a warnning that a building we know is good and is currently standing could be replaced with something far worse. It all sounds a bit like the 1960s when Euston Station was destoyed in the name of progress and being modern and not 2008 when the refurbed St. Pancras showed how the old Victorian facade and train shed could be extended with a new building behind. Southwark Council are adapting rather than destoying Dulwich Pools which is in a much more restricted site - it would be great to see Lewisham do the same! I've got kids and I want them to have a pool but I also want them to have a respect for their heritage.