Baths Collection (#11)

Youngsters tackle the inflatable assault course at Stanley Baths. 8th March 1986

Its a far cry from trouble-torn Belfast as children from the province, Roman Catholics and Protestants, swim together in a Hexham pool while on holiday in the area. 14th July 1972

The swimming pool at Elswick. 11th August 1983

Exterior view of Newburn Pool. December 1987

Youngsters enjoy a quick slide to swimming at the new look Wallsend baths. 28th July 1980

Witton Lane Stand Redevelopment, Aston Villa Football Club, Thursday 19th August 1993. Our picture shows... home team changing room

People enjoying the warm weather at Endell Street open air baths, London. 5th August 1954

Rhyl Sun Centre, Rhyl, North Wales. Surrounded by the promenade flower gardens. Circa 1987

Councillor Terry Collins, Mayor of Langbaurgh, opens Loftus Swimming Baths, 6th January 1981

Billy McNeill in team-bath with players April 1988

Celtic players celebrate in team-bath April 1988

Swimming Pool at Thingwall Hall, Broadgreen, Liverpool, 27th September 1993. Purchased by a Belgian religious institute, The Brothers of Charity, it became known as St. Edwards Home

Stockton Baths, Stockton, 30th September 1998. Lifeguard and Leisure Assistant Jimmy Mannion, watches the last lengths being completed before the pool is closed, Wednesday 30th September 1998

Stockton Baths, will be holding mixed sauna sessions next week for families and couples. Jimmy Mannion and Carol Smith are just one of the couples looking forward to the sessions

Stockton Baths, Stockton, 14th November 1989. Swimmers had a lucky escape after the roof collapsed at Stockton Baths. A burst water pipe caused lagging to become waterlogged

Mrs Ada Foley, left, and Mrs Winnie Hutchinson with the petition drawn up to keep their swimming pool session at Guisborough Swimming Pool. 7th October 1994

Swimmers Thomas Maine and Shanna King, and the Neptune Pool Swimmers who won the Sheffield T Spoon Championships. The Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough, 30th September 1998

Neptune Swimming Pool, has a new swimming club and swimming tutors Judy Jones (left) and Maggy Lanlor, pictured giving swimmers some advice. Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough, 22nd May 1998

Neptune Swimming Pool, Team Picture of Qualified Instructors. The Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough, 22nd May 1998

Superswim 98 at the Neptune Centre, Swimmimg Pool, Middlesbrough, 25th April 1998. Pictured, Alan Robinson and Steven Everington in the Cascomp team, await their turns to swim

Duncan Goodhew, Olympic Champion Swimmer, officially opens The Neptune Centre and new Berwick Hills Swimming Pool, Middlesbrough, 17th April 1998

The Neptune Centre, Middlesbrough, 10th April 1998

A girl jumping off a diving board at a new swimming pool in Basildon, Essex. 9th April 1968

Widnes baths, opened only a few years ago, and providing an amenity used by people from a wide area. 22nd November 1967

FA Cup Quarter Final Second Replay at Maine Road, Manchester, West Bromwich Albion 2 v Liverpool 1, 18th April 1968. Evaluation Scan Only - for High Resolution File please contact desk@mirrorpix.com

Norwich City FC players in dressing room. Matt Crowe, aSandy Kennan and Terry Allcock.. 3rd March 1959

The main swimming pool at the new Montague Swimming Baths in Newcastle 27th May 1964

7 year old Alexander Nice who is a member of the Dover Lifeguard Club, at a Dover swimming pool. April 1975

7 year old Alexander Nice who is a member of the Dover Lifeguard Club, at a Dover swimming pool. April 1975

Baths of Diocletian and Shepherd Sleeping, 1646. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Baths of Diocletian and Shepherd Sleeping, 1646

The distinctive newly built public swimming pool at Wrexham, Clwyd, Wales. Date: 1960s

In the Tepidarium, 1913. Creator: Godward, John William
In the Tepidarium, 1913. Private Collection

Natural Hot Spring Bath at Bursa, Turkey
circa 1910s

The Great Baths - Leptis Magna, Libya
circa 1910s

Baths of Diocletian, Rome, 17th century. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Baths of Diocletian, Rome, 17th century

Thermaru diocletiani Ruinae (Baths of Diocletian), 1651. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Thermaru diocletiani Ruinae (Baths of Diocletian), 1651

The Bath House. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Bath House.n.d

Plate 19: view of the Baths of Caracalla, indicating with inscribed letter A the places from which columns were reportedly taken by Pope Pius IV to be sent to the Grand Duke of Florence

Roben Waterfall at Oyama in Sagami Province (Soshu Oyama Roben no taki), from the series A Tour of Waterfalls in Various Provinces (Shokoku taki meguri), ca. 1827

Women and an Infant Boy in a Public Bath House, ca. 1799. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Women and an Infant Boy in a Public Bath House, ca. 1799

Interior of a Public Bath, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Interior of a Public Bath, 19th century

Bain-froid Chevrier (Chevriers cold bath establishment, or The School Baths, Paris), 1864

La Rue des Chantres, Paris, 1862. Creator: Charles Meryon
La Rue des Chantres, Paris, 1862

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Baths of Agrippa, 1585. 1585. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Baths of Agrippa, 1585

The Queens Bath - The Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset, England. Date: circa 1920s

[The Pavillon de Flore and the Tuileries Gardens], 1849

Marble Screen in the Sumon Burj or Queens Baths, Delhi, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Marble Screen in the Sumon Burj or Queens Baths, Delhi, 1860s-70s

France - Bagnoles-de-LOrne - Grand Hotel and the Lake - view taken near to the Casino. This commune is famous for its hydrotherapic baths

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"Bathing Through Time: A Journey of Relaxation and Refreshment" Step into the world of baths, where water becomes a sanctuary for rejuvenation and tranquility. From Portobello in Edinburgh, Scotland to Southport in Lancashire, England, these iconic locations have witnessed countless moments of serenity. At the Sea Bathing Pool (Lido) in Southport, one can immerse themselves in the soothing embrace of saltwater. The Camden Turkish Baths on Kentish Town Road offer an exotic escape with their steamy chambers and invigorating rituals. Leamington Spa Pump Room takes us back to an era when bathing was considered a social affair. Here, elegant gatherings took place as people indulged in the healing powers of mineral-rich waters. Even aboard the Berengaria ship's swimming pool, travelers found solace amidst vast oceans. And across continents, at South Melbourne Tramway Baths or Glossop Road Baths, massage treatments provided much-needed relief from daily stresses. Artists like Alma-Tadema and Claude Monet captured these blissful moments on canvas – whether it be lounging in the tepidarium or frolicking by La Grenouillere's riverside retreat. Designs for public baths at Primrose Meadows showcased architectural marvels that aimed to bring well-being to communities. Meanwhile, Attercliffe Swimming Club's annual gala celebrated athleticism and camaraderie within Sheffield's vibrant bath culture. Lastly, we glimpse into history through Jean-Baptiste Vanmour's painting depicting a noble lady wearing Hammam shoes - a reminder that baths transcend time and cultures. In this diverse tapestry of bath experiences spanning centuries and continents, one thing remains constant – the universal desire for relaxation and renewal. So let us immerse ourselves in this timeless tradition as we seek respite from our bustling lives; after all, there is no greater luxury than finding solace within warm waters.