Leeds Corporation built public baths, swimming pools and wash-houses aware that improved hygiene promoted better health. They were provided in areas of back-to-back houses and cottages where it was difficult for people to heat quantities of water, enjoy privacy or have room for sanitary fittings. These photos showcase how Leeds cleaned up its act. READ MORE: Changing Leeds - The rise and fall of the city's International Pool LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
7. October 1942
It is difficult to tell from the view of this internal room at the bath house exactly what its function was at the Public Bath House on South Brook Street in Hunslet. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Bramley Public Baths, located on the junction of Broad Lane and Calverley Lane. It was one of many public baths and swimming pools built in Leeds around the late 1890s and early 1900s. A board with admission charges is on the left. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The entrance to Bramley Baths. The payment office and turnstile can be seen. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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For a small charge a bath could be enjoyed, the small room being at the bathers disposal for 20-30 minutes. The waiting area provided here has deck chairs, to the right a bath cubicle can be seen. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. April 1969
Recognise here? Union Street swimming baths in the city centre. It was demolished after the International Pool opened. | jpimedia