Looking over the space originally occupied by the swimming pool in Woolwich Public Baths, converted into The Old Baths performing arts centre of the University of Greenwich

Date:
6 Jul 2011
Location:
The Old Baths, Bathway, Woolwich, Greenwich, Greater London Authority
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Woolwich Public Baths, Bathway, Woolwich, Greenwich, Greater London Authority
Bathway Theatre, Bathway, Woolwich, Greenwich, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/0241
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The Woolwich Public Baths was one of several buildings in the Bathway Quarter designed by Henry Hudson Church. It was opened in 1894 and housed two swimming pools, slipper baths, a wash house and laundry. It closed in 1982 and was used as the student union for Thames Polytechnic (later University of Greenwich). It was converted into a performing arts centre for the university, known as 'The Old Baths' and later Bathway Theatre.

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

Architect: Church, Henry Hudson

Keywords

Victorian Baths, Victorian Indoor Swimming Pool, Victorian Wash House, Victorian Laundry, Late 20th Century University, Leisure And Recreation