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. Many original features remain despite renovations in the early 21st century, which cost £16.5 million and were led by Tim Ronalds Architects. The slipper baths are believed to have been used by the public until 1986. 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
20th Century Baths, 20th Century Laundry, 20th Century Indoor Swimming Pool, 20th Century Slipper Baths, Leisure And Recreation, Health And Welfare
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