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Striking terracotta facade disguising the most appalling dereliction
Picturesque rectory filled with unique detail in need of urgent repairs
Attractive old school unguarded and left to vandals
The Victorian Society protests at the closure of Manningham Baths as the Grade II-listed Edwardian pool finally closes its doors to swimmers.
That’s the plea from the Victorian Society in response to Bradford City Council’s announcement that Manningham Pool will close on Friday 8th July.
The Victorian Society is calling on people to write to the leader of Bradford Council to explain why Manningham Pool is important to them.
Swimmers will have the opportunity to step back in time on Saturday at Bradford's historic Manningham pool when the Victorian Society offers them a chance to swim for free.
Camberwell Baths in south London will officially re-open to the public this Saturday after the completion of the first stage of a £4.7 million restoration project.
Councillors in Bradford must vote to keep the city’s listed Edwardian swimming pool in use, according to the Victorian Society.
Distinguished building in the process of steady decay
Impressive private sanitorium in increasingly poor condition
Key building from fishing's past derelict and at risk
Striking survival from a previous age in disastrous condition
Important historic building needing repair and a new use
Majestic building suffering badly from rot and neglect
England’s oldest listed public swimming pool in which it is still possible to swim is at risk of closure under plans proposed by Stoke-on-Trent Council.
Last week Dr Ian Dungavell successfully completed his challenge to visit all of the listed Victorian and Edwardian pools still open for public swimming in England and swim a lap for every year each of the buildings has been standing. His last port of call was Dulwich Leisure Centre in South London.