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Victoria Baths (Manchester)

Description: A fine example of Edwardian baths in south Manchester. Winner of Restoration.

Newest Review: ... They are located on Hathersage Road which is about two miles south of the city centre. The number 50 bus goes very close to the baths as does any of the buses that go along Wilmslow Road. If going by car just head for the Manchester Royal Infirmary it is just round the corner from there. The exterior. It is a ... more

... lovely red brick building. You will notice the three entrances. One for male first class, male second class and females. I think this is such an interesting piece of social history. The male first class cost more and was aimed at the middle classes tha...more

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Victoria Baths (Manchester): The most beautiful baths in England! (1314 words)
by - written on 19/12/03 (Very useful, 71 readings)
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So who watched BBC2?s conservation voting program Restoration then? Wasn?t it an interesting fascinating series? Those who watched it will know that Victoria Baths in Manchester was the winner. I know there were complaints that they were not old enough, not worthy of the money or where not a country house but I voted for them . I suppose I am biased as they are about quarter of an hours walk from where I am sitting and they were my local building. However I did not jump on the bandwagon as I had visited them on a quiet open day about a year before Restoration. I revisited them on the day of the final and the place was absolutely mobbed. It is a shame it takes a ... Read the complete review

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