Looking up at the facade of Wimbledon Leisure Centre, originally opened as Wimbledon Public Baths

Date:: 11 Jun 2011

Location:: Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, South Wimbledon, Merton, Greater London Authority; Show all locations

Wimbledon Public Baths, Latimer Road, South Wimbledon, Merton, Greater London Authority

Reference:: PLA01/03/0223

Type:: Photograph (Digital)

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Description

Wimbledon Public Baths were opened as a single pool and slipper baths in 1901. A second pool and more baths were built in 1929, with a club room, rifle range, learner pool and cafe being added later. The 1929 pool was converted into a gym, and in the early 21st century the building was known as the Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa.

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

Early 20th Century Baths, Early 20th Century Indoor Swimming Pool, 20th Century Gymnasium (Sports), Leisure And Recreation