The baths were designed by Robert Angel (Borough Surveyor) and H Tansley. In addition to the male and female public baths and wash houses, the complex also contained Turkish and Russian baths.
This photograph was taken for Shaws Glazed Brick Company, who were manufacturers of architectural ceramics. Later known as Shaws of Darwen. The image has been inscribed with details of the architects, brick suppliers and type of brickwork used in the building.
This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series of photographic negatives and prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Client: Shaws Glazed Brick Company Limited
Photographer: Lemere, Henry Bedford: Bedford Lemere And Company
Photographer: De Baudot, Louis Arthur: Bedford Lemere And Company
Swimming Pool, Early 20th Century Public Wash House, Early 20th Century Baths
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