The former swimming baths of the Foundling Hospital, seen from St George's Gardens to the north, with tombs in the foreground

Date:: 13 Jan 2013

Location:: Foundling Hospital, Swimming Baths, Mecklenburgh Square, Coram's Fields, St Pancras, Camden, Greater London Authority

Reference:: PLA01/03/0077

Type:: Photograph (Digital)

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Description

The swimming pool was commissioned by Robert Grey, who was Governor of the Foundling Hospital from 1878 and later Treasurer (1892-1914). The foundation stone was laid by Grey in 1900. The baths were built along with an infirmary and a mortuary. The buildings were demolished in 2017 and the site was redeveloped with a modern office building known as the Queen Elizabeth II Centre.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played In London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played In Britain Collection

Rights

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Victorian Indoor Swimming Pool, Childrens Home, Leisure And Recreation, Health And Welfare