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    Arrow Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Those who know me, know that I'm fascinated by old swimming pools and this one was no exception.
    THEN imagine my delight when I found out that once a month they open the baths for tours.

    So my boyfriend & I decided to make a trip out of this .. with the baths being 400 miles away. This was my frist time exploring down that way and can I just say I was blown away by how much abandonment we came across!
    I don't get these folk who say "Ugh I'm stuck, need somewhere to start, tell me what's in the area" ... just get out there, things are waiting for you!

    The baths opened in 1906 and consisted of 3 pools:
    First class mens, second class mens and ladies.
    The baths closed in 1993 & the building is now in very poor repair and yet remarkably intact with most of the stained glass and original tiling remaining.
    Walking through the front doors I immediatley fell in love with the emerald green tiling.
    I was in heaven and a very happy girl :Not Worthy

    The exterior shot.











    One of the many stained glass windows





    Upstairs in the superintendants living quarters.
    HIs son and daughter both swam in the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki!



    The original doors from the living quarters















    The Turkish Baths...
    This was where the mortuary scenes were filmed in "Life on Mars" !!



    Peter couldn't resist ..


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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Really good pictures, and what a lovely place. Like what you have done on the last pciture. Very good

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Very nice Might have to see this place one day
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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    nice shots!

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    Smile Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Very nice pics, great last shot comparison! Amazing the amount of old stuff lying around!

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Great photos, looks like they're doing a good job on this place.

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    I agree with you about the green tiles, especially the tiled bannisters!

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Good stuff. If you're ever back this way and need some guides to some good NW based stuff, let me know!

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    Quote Originally Posted by gibbo View Post
    Good stuff. If you're ever back this way and need some guides to some good NW based stuff, let me know!
    Hey thanks!
    I did message folk who I thought were local but not a soul got back to me :/

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    Default Re: Victoria Baths, Manchester June 2009

    lovely shots, gorgeous place, liking the last pic too...lol
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