Public Baths Collection

Hornsey Road Baths PLA01_03_0113
Hornsey Road Baths, Hornsey Road, Finsbury Park, Islington, Greater London. The entrance block of the former Hornsey Road Baths, Islington, seen from the south at dusk

Baths sign PLA01_03_0122
IRONMONGER ROW BATHS, IRONMONGER ROW, ST LUKES, ISLINGTON, GREATER LONDON. The illuminated vertical sign reading Baths, on the Ironmonger Row and Norman Street corner of the Ironmonger Row Baths

The tepidarium of the Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1933-1934. The Baths of Caracalla were Roman public baths, or thermae, built in Rome between AD 212 and 216

Roman Baths, Bath, England, 1900. Creator: Works and Sun Sculpture Studios
Roman Bath s, Bath, England, 1900. From " Underwood and Underwood Publishers, New York-London-Toroto Canada-Ottawa Kansas."

Hackney Baths PLA01_03_0096
Kings Hall Leisure Centre, Lower Clapton Road, Lower Clapton, Hackney, Greater London. The front, Lower Clapton Road elevation of the Kings Hall Leisure Centre, originally Hackney Baths

Clapham Baths PLA01_03_0067
Clapham Leisure Centre, Clapham Manor Street, Clapham, Lambeth, Greater London. The swimming pool in Clapham Leisure Centre, formerly Clapham Baths, seen from the spectators gallery

The Bains St. Jacques, Rue des Feuillantines, 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR234433 The Bains St. Jacques, Rue des Feuillantines, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Lettie, F. (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: by Lettie)

Bootle swimming baths. 1st November 1989

A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. Creator: Herbert Ponting
A Public Bath at Kanawa, 1910. From " In Lotus-Land Japan", by Herbert G. Ponting, F.R.G.S. [Macmillan and Co. Limited, London, 1910]

Baths of Caracalla, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Baths of Caracalla, Rome, c20th century. The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, were the citys second largest Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217

Baths of Caracalla, 3rd century
The baths of Caracalla in Rome, 3rd century

Ripon Spa Baths DP056246
Ripon Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, 2008. The front of the swimming baths from the north-east, showing terracotta ornamentation on the facade and entrance porch

Wimbledon Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0228
Wimbledon Leisure Centre, Latimer Road, South Wimbledon, Merton, Greater London. The former swimming pool hall of Wimbledon Public Baths

Seymour Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0192
SEYMOUR LEISURE CENTRE, SEYMOUR PLACE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The former main swimming pool hall in Seymour Leisure Centre, formerly known as Seymour Place Baths

Seymour Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0189
SEYMOUR LEISURE CENTRE, SEYMOUR PLACE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. The former main swimming pool hall in Seymour Leisure Centre, formerly known as Seymour Place Baths

St Pancras Public Baths PLA01_03_0139
Kentish Town Sports Centre, Prince of Wales Road, Kentish Town, Camden, Greater London. The heavily decorated Mens Second Class entrance of the former St Pancras Public Baths

Dulwich Leisure Centre PLA01_03_0091
Dulwich Leisure Centre, East Dulwich Road, East Dulwich, Southwark, Greater London. The original roof trusses above the swimming pool in Dulwich Leisure Centre, originally Dulwich Public Baths

Jordan, Amman, ruins of Roman-era Nymphaeum

The Popularity of Mixed Bathing in London, illustration in The Graphic, 1911 (litho)
STC169771 The Popularity of Mixed Bathing in London, illustration in The Graphic, 1911 (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Plan and elevation of the Baths of Titus, Rome
6340048 Plan and elevation of the Baths of Titus, Rome by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Plan and elevation of the Baths of Titus, Rome. Thermae Titi, public baths built by Emperor Titus)

Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama (Oyama Roben no taki), c. 1818 / 20
Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama (Oyama Roben no taki), c. 1818/20

Laurie Grove Bath: the first public swimming bath in Deptford, first class bath
1787411 Laurie Grove Bath: the first public swimming bath in Deptford, first class bath, 1898 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Coventry Public Baths, 1873 (oil on panel)
3506643 Coventry Public Baths, 1873 (oil on panel) by Reeve, William Earp (1809-84); 41x61 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English

Public Baths and Washhouses for the Parish of Paddington (engraving)
6022142 Public Baths and Washhouses for the Parish of Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c. 1880s (b / w photo)
498489 Holidaymaker Stagecoach, c.1880s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stagecoach route between Barnstaple and Woolacombe Sands.); English

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
3092496 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

The Baths of Caracalla, 1899 (oil on canvas)
RA15114 The Baths of Caracalla, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 152.5x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thermae Antoninianae; ); English, out of copyright

The tepidarium of the Forum thermae (photo)
NUL260883 The tepidarium of the Forum thermae (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Private cubicles and waiting area of Bramley Baths, Leeds (b / w photo)
LLS218025 Private cubicles and waiting area of Bramley Baths, Leeds (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, IX (engraving)
1053201 An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, IX (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, IX)

Baolee, or Open Bath, near Old Delhi (engraving)
1609459 Baolee, or Open Bath, near Old Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baolee, or Open Bath, near Old Delhi)

The caldarium of the Forum thermae (photo)
NUL260885 The caldarium of the Forum thermae (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania

The tepidarium of the Forum thermae (photo)
NUL260884 The tepidarium of the Forum thermae (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

Well known Characters in the Pump Room, Bath, Taking a Sip with King Bladud
STC238002 Well known Characters in the Pump Room, Bath, Taking a Sip with King Bladud, print published by Sherwood & Co, 1825 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Public bathhouse, 1780
1574228 Public bathhouse, 1780 by Kiyonaga, Torii (1752-1815); (add.info.: Scene in a public bathhouse where several women are bathing)

Baths of Caracalla (restored) (litho)
STC416050 Baths of Caracalla (restored) (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A General View of Belfast, Ulster, the Chief manufacturing City of Ireland (engraving)
1054876 A General View of Belfast, Ulster, the Chief manufacturing City of Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A General View of Belfast, Ulster)

Shoreditch Public Baths: exterior, 1898 (b / w photo)
1787412 Shoreditch Public Baths: exterior, 1898 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Exterior of Shoreditch Public Baths)

A Moorish Bath at Tunis (engraving)
1609499 A Moorish Bath at Tunis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Moorish Bath at Tunis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 April 1858)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728180 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

The frigidarium of the Forum thermae (photo)
NUL260886 The frigidarium of the Forum thermae (photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; out of copyright

The New Baths at Bath (engraving)
1626562 The New Baths at Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Baths at Bath. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 June 1889)

The Ancient Church of St Pudentiana, in the Baths of Novatus, Rome (engraving)
1610514 The Ancient Church of St Pudentiana, in the Baths of Novatus, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ancient Church of St Pudentiana)

Inauguration of the Statue of the Late Mr Richard Green at the Public Baths, Poplar (engraving)
1099161 Inauguration of the Statue of the Late Mr Richard Green at the Public Baths, Poplar (engraving) by English School

Soldiers from the Royal Pioneer Corps men enjoy a bath after labouring on air raid wreckage October 1940

View of ruins, possibly the Baths of Caracalla, from the series The Small book of Roman ruins and buildings (Operum antiquorum romanorum), 1561

Plan of the City of Rome. Part 5 with the Baths of Caracalla, the Santa Sabina and Part of the Tiber, 1645

Plate 19: view of the Baths of Caracalla, indicating with inscribed letter A the places from which columns were reportedly taken by Pope Pius IV to be sent to the Grand Duke of Florence

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"Exploring the Rich History of Public Baths: From Roman Baths to Modern Leisure Centers" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of public baths. The Roman Baths in Bath, England, dating back to 1900, are a testament to the ancient tradition of communal bathing. Captured by Works and Sun Sculpture Studios, these stunning images transport us to an era where socializing and relaxation went hand in hand. Moving forward in time, Herbert Ponting's photograph takes us to Kanawa in 1910. Here we witness another public bath bustling with activity as people come together for rejuvenation and connection. The sense of community is palpable as individuals from all walks of life gather under one roof. The grandeur and magnificence of the Baths of Caracalla in Rome during the 20th century are beautifully depicted by CM Dixon's artwork. These architectural marvels stand as a testament to Rome's rich history while offering a glimpse into how public baths evolved over centuries. Delving deeper into history, we encounter the original Baths of Caracalla from the 3rd century. These ruins remind us that even ancient civilizations recognized the importance of communal bathing for physical well-being and social cohesion. Closer to home, Ripon Spa Baths provide a snapshot into British leisure culture captured by DP056246. As locals enjoy their hydrotherapy sessions or simply unwind after a long day, these baths serve as a hub for health-conscious individuals seeking respite from daily stresses. Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Seymour Leisure Centre continue this legacy with PLA01_03_0228 capturing moments at both centers where modern amenities meet traditional values. Whether it be swimming laps or relaxing in saunas, these facilities cater to diverse needs while fostering unity within communities. St Pancras Public Baths evoke nostalgia with PLA01_03_0139 showcasing its timeless charm amidst changing times.