Baths Collection (page 4)

Rolfe Street Baths PLA01_01_078
Black Country Living Museum, Rolfe Street Baths, Tipton Road, Dudley. The Rolfe Street Baths, originally located in Smethwick

Moseley Road Baths PLA01_01_075
Moseley Road Baths, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. The second class swimming pool at Moseley Road Baths, formerly known as the Balsall Heath Public Baths

Grove Lane Baths PLA01_01_082
Grove Lane Baths, Grove Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham. The stone name sign reading Public Baths above the entrance of the former Grove Lane Baths in Handsworth, Birmingham

Moseley Road Baths PLA01_01_063
Moseley Road Baths, Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. The second class swimming pool at Moseley Road Baths, formerly known as the Balsall Heath Public Baths

Leisure pool JLP01_10_15002
Kingfisher Leisure Centre, Fairfield Road, Kingston upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. The beach and lagoon zones of the swimming pool at Kingfisher Leisure Centre

The Roman Baths and Bath Cathedral, Bath, Somerset, England

The Roman Baths and Bath Cathedral illuminated at dusk, Bath, Somerset, England

France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, French Flanders Area, Dunkerque, Bains Dunkerquois, Dunkirk Baths building

USA, New York, Hudson Valley, Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Spa State Park, Hall of Springs

Hot Room, Public Baths, Pompeii, Italy

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy

Italy Rome Baths of Caracalla pre-1900

Royal Baths, Harrogate in the 1940s

Royal Baths, Harrogate

Royal Baths, Harrogate, Victorian period

Sampsons Hot Brine Baths, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, hand coloured photo

Shanklin Isle of Wight Sampson's Hot Brine Baths Victorian period

Buxton Hot Baths Victorian period Date: 19th century

Buxton hot baths Date: 19th century

Harrogate - Royal Baths and Parliament Street

Stafford Bridge Street Public Baths early 1900s

Buxton Thermal Baths Victorian period

Kensington Public Baths, London, early 1900s

Kensington Public Baths London probably 1920s

Mineral Spa Baths on the banks of the Lerez River, Spain
Mineral Spa Baths on the banks of the Lerez, a river in South West Galicia, Spainat Lerez, Spain. Date: 1912

Baths and Pier Approach, Bournemouth, Dorset - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Roman Bath, Bath, Somerset - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

New public baths at Deauville De la Plage Fleurie
A view of the interior of the new public baths at Deauville De la Plage Fleurie, 1920s with fashionable bathers Date: 1920s

Deauville De la Plage Fleurie and the interior of the Atrium
A view of Deauville De la Plage Fleurie with the interior of the Atrium at the new public baths, 1920s Date: 1920s

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, Harland and Wolff employee
White Star Line, RMS Titanic, rare bookpost real photo postcard of Titanic in Belfast written by a Harland and Wolff employee

At The Sea Baths, The Raft
An illustration of a large wooden raft in the ocean, gloating at a steep angle, causing various swimmers to struggle to stay on board, a nearby lady is preparing to dive off. Date: circa 1901

At The Sea Baths La Potiniere
This illustration provides a broad view of an event at the sea baths, attendants are dining outside a row of huts, with a game of tennis active in the background, by a ship in dry dock

At The Sea Baths
This illustration portrays a line of men from a side angle, at the sea baths. Date: circa 1901

At The Sea Baths, The Ladies Bath Rope
A group portrait illustration which shows a row of eight women clinging onto a bath rope, with calm, relaxed facial expressions. Date: circa 1901

Poland, Warsaw. Lazienki Park. The Royal Bath. Ancient Roman-style amphitheatre, building that was erected after the redesign of the estate by Stanislaw August Poniatowski, in the mid-18th century

Poland, Warsaw. Royal Baths Park. View of the Palace on the Isle. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Lepetit. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

Turkey. Constantinople. Ottoman era. The Sultan's bath
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Sultan's bath. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Arnout

Turkey. Turkish baths for women
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Turkish baths for women. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Lever Brothers Vim Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Vim, a cleaner for metal and even woodwork, such as utensils, taps, floorboards, baths etc

Lever Brothers Advertisement Vim
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Vim, a cleaner for metal and even woodwork, such as utensils, taps, floorboards, baths etc

Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton, Derbyshire. Date: 1909

Ranelagh Pool
A new outdoor bathing pool at Ranelagh, at the time one of the largest in the London area. Date: 1933

Waterfall on Schoole'y Mountain, New Jersey, USA
United States of America. Waterfall on Schoole'y Mountain, New Jersey. Engraving by L. Thienon, drawn by Milbert. Panorama Universal

Turkey. Turkish baths for women. Engraving, 19th century
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Turkish baths for women. Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Chaillot

Italy, Pompeii. Forum Baths. 1st century BC. Interior of the Tepidarium (medium temperature baths), decorated with stuccoes in the vault. The niches are decorated with male figures (telamones)

Princess Margaret wins at swimming
Princess Margaret, later Countess of Snowden (1930-2002) and the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Here, aged 8, she is participating in a swimming race at the Bath Club. She won the under-nines cup

Princess Elizabeth wins at swimming
Princess Elizabeth (born 1926), later to be Queen Elizabeth II. Here, aged 13, she is participating in a swimming race at the Bath Club. She won the over-nines challenge shield

Poster, St Moritz les Bains, Switzerland Date: 1943

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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.