The baths were built in two phases by Finsbury Borough Council. The first phase, designed by Alfred William Stephens Cross and Kenneth Mervyn Baskerville Cross and completed in 1931, consisted of a laundry and slipper baths. The second phase, designed by K M B Cross, opened in 1938 and included the main pool, children's pool, and Turkish baths. Seating for spectators was provided in a tiered bank on one side of the main pool. Many original features remain despite renovations in the early 21st century, which cost £16.5 million and were led by Tim Ronalds Architects. The building was reopened in 2012.
This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Inglis, Simon: Tim Ronalds Architects
Architect: Cross, Alfred William Stephens
Architect: Cross, Kenneth Mervyn Baskerville
Atrium (Secular), Staircase, 20th Century Baths, 20th Century Laundry, 20th Century Indoor Swimming Pool, Leisure And Recreation
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