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Description

The Municipal Baths (or Borough Baths) opened in 1917 on the site of the former town morgue. The balcony to the left ran the entire length of the building's brick fence and provided extra viewing for the public during competitions.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Collection Bm 118
Date
1917 to 1918
Digitisation ID
2014P_Bm118_009649
Format
Sepia print
Held In
"Coolstore"

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Taxonomy

Tags
ashley street,
baths,
diving,
fun,
pool,
swimming,
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