When was Victoria Baths built?

When was Victoria Baths built?

1906
The Victoria Baths were designed as a prestigious baths complex by Manchester’s first City Architect, Henry Price. They were opened by Manchester Corporation in 1906.

Who designed Victoria Baths?

Henry Price
Victoria Baths/Architects

The work was supervised by Henry Price, the newly appointed city architect. The baths were opened in September 1906 by the Lord Mayor of Manchester who described the building as a “water palace”. For 86 years the Baths provided both essential and leisure facilities.

When did Victoria Baths close?

1993
When Manchester City Council decided it had to close Victoria Baths in 1993, there was a vigorous reaction in the local community. Manchester residents greatly valued the Turkish baths, the Aeratone, the swimming facilities, and the building itself.

Can you swim in Victoria Baths?

Located in the heart of Erewash, Victoria Park Leisure Centre’s impressive facilities include a 25m Swimming Pool, Splash Pool, Sensory Pool, Two Flumes, Sauna and Steam Room and Multi Purpose room. If you have any questions or need more information please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Who was the architect of the Victoria Baths?

Under construction. In 1902 Mr Henry Price was appointed as the first City Architect of Manchester and became responsible for the Victoria Baths building project. Building commenced in 1903 and a commemorative terracotta coat of arms was installed in the Males 1st Class / Gala pool.

Where are the Victoria Baths in Manchester located?

Victoria Baths is a Grade II* listed building, in the Chorlton-on-Medlock area of Manchester, in northwest England.

When was mixed bathing introduced at Victoria Baths?

Rob was a very successful swimmer and water polo player, competing in four Olympic Games. Mixed bathing was introduced in Manchester with great caution in 1914, and by the 1920s sessions at Victoria Baths were held every Sunday morning enabling families to swim together for the first time.

When did the Manchester baths open to the public?

The Baths opened to the public in 1906 and cost £59,144 to build. Manchester City Council closed the baths in 1993 and the building was left empty. A multimillion-pound restoration project began in 2007. As of 2009, the building is on English Heritage ‘s Heritage at Risk Register.

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