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
19. July 1907
Roundhay Park Bathing Pool. Changing cubicles visible on the right, bathers and onlookers can be seen. These public baths were opened on the 19th June 1907 at a cost 1,657 and were built by the unemployed. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. 2000s
York Road, Public Baths and Library was opened in October 1904 and housed a 23 metre swimming pool with ladies, gents and Russian baths and free public library. Redeveloped as a gym in 2018. | jpimedia
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