I feel really heartbroken about this decision to close Watermans - incredibly, with only about 3 weeks' notice. I love it, the unequalled special location, great food, great films and other arts productions, workshops for kids, and lovely atmosphere to just hang out in. Before the new location (will it really happen, though?) is even ready. I guess the developers are just impatient to start building their (ugly) flats. I was brought up in a seaside town, which in my parents' youth was full of beautiful, lively venues for arts, concerts, swimming etc. Gradually all demolished, replaced by ... housing for oldies, posh flats etc etc. I get the same sad feeling now about Watermans. Why are beautiful, creative and functioning local venues so often destroyed? I was one of the lucky ones, to have known and used Watermans. Sorry to those who won't know it.
Rosemary Ward ● 373d