TQexplorer
04-09-2010, 07:52 PM
Elberry Cove bath house was built for Lord Churston in the 1700's, sorry can't find an exact date.
Standing 3 stories high with the ground floor being flooded when the tide rose, the Lord could swim into the sea through a gated doorway, preserving his dignity.
The buildings also held a "hot-bath" room where seawater was heated and pumped in to warm him up after a chilly dip.
It's quite an interesting look, although small, but imagining how rich you really must be to have had this "amusement" at the end of your garden - I totally see the use of it in days before wetsuits though!
Main Building...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0175.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0170.jpg
Unknown machinery, I guessed a winch...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0155.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/pumpclose.jpg
Inside, third floor lonely fireplace...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0164.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0169.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0166.jpg
Cheers :)
Standing 3 stories high with the ground floor being flooded when the tide rose, the Lord could swim into the sea through a gated doorway, preserving his dignity.
The buildings also held a "hot-bath" room where seawater was heated and pumped in to warm him up after a chilly dip.
It's quite an interesting look, although small, but imagining how rich you really must be to have had this "amusement" at the end of your garden - I totally see the use of it in days before wetsuits though!
Main Building...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0175.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0170.jpg
Unknown machinery, I guessed a winch...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0155.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/pumpclose.jpg
Inside, third floor lonely fireplace...
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0164.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0169.jpg
http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af312/TQexplorer/elberry%20cove%20bathing%20pump%20house/Gedc0166.jpg
Cheers :)