The foundation stone of the West Ham Municipal Baths, later known as Atherton Leisure Centre, which was laid in 1932 by John Thomas Scoulding, Mayor of West Ham

Date:
30 Jan 2011
Location:
Atherton Leisure Centre, Romford Road, Forest Gate, Newham, Greater London Authority
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West Ham Municipal Baths, Romford Road, Forest Gate, Newham, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/0214
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The foundation stone of the West Ham Municipal Baths was laid in 1932. The baths were opened in 1934 and closed in 2011. The building was demolished in around 2013 and was replaced with a modern leisure centre.

Content

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

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Foundation Stone, 20th Century Indoor Swimming Pool, 20th Century Baths, Leisure And Recreation