Chelsea Sports Centre, formerly Chelsea Manor Baths, seen from the east

Date:: 24 Apr 2008

Location:: Chelsea Sports Centre, Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London Authority; Show all locations

Chelsea Manor Baths, Chelsea Manor Street, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London Authority

Reference:: PLA01/09/0027

Type:: Photograph (Digital)

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Description

Chelsea Manor Baths were opened in April 1907 on the site of former swimming baths which had opened in 1877. The ladies' swimming pool was converted into a sports hall in 1978; the building was later known as Chelsea Sports Centre. It is Grade II listed. This photograph was published on page 152 of 'Great Lengths: The historic indoor swimming pools of Britain' by Dr Ian Gordon and Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/09 Great Lengths; 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, Late 20th Century Sports Centre, Leisure And Recreation