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The Sun
25-04-2025
- The Sun
Edwardian swimming pool once used by wealthy Brits to get huge £4.1million revamp
ONE of the last remaining Edwardian swimming pools in the UK is getting a multi-million renovation. The Bramley Baths in Leeds are undergoing a £4.1million project to restore and protect some of the buildings heritage features, as well as develop new arts, culture and wellbeing activities. 3 Part of the works include a new roof with solar panels, resorting stained glass windows and the original oak ticket office. The swimming pool dates back to 1904, when it was built in response to a cholera outbreak and was one of eight public bath houses. Many of the rich and wealth people at the time used the baths too. In 2023, the Grade II facility gained a blue plaque to make its historical and cultural significance. Recently, the baths received £639,375, from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Helen Featherstone, director of England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: "We are delighted to support Bramley Baths with the initial phase of their ambitious restoration project. "Thanks to National Lottery players, they can continue to develop their plans to safeguard the building and the many stories held within its walls for future generations." Leeds Civic Trust added that generations have "washed, learned to swim, danced and used the Russian steam baths" at the swimming pool. The facility was taken over by local residents in 2013 and since, they have crowdfunded money to ensure the building gets the repairs it needs. The building was originally a steel foundry and today the chimney can still be seen from across Leeds. New £4million lido to open in UK next year One recent visitor said: "What an excellent find! "I'm absolutely loving Bramley Baths. "The swimming tuition is spot on; the bootcamp classes are fun, diverse and at just the right level; the yoga classes are often better than those at some well-established yoga studios. "I just wish I'd found this place sooner!" Another added: "Great place to visit. "I learnt to swim here in the 1960s and now my wife goes to Pilates and the gym here. "Well maintained and staffed for a local historical landmark. "And now to carry on the family tradition, both my granddaughter's are learning to swim here as well. "Keep it up, keep it alive." The Baths welcome over 3000 visitors per week, including 17 local schools. Another bathhouse that has been turned into leisure attraction, is getting a huge £71million makeover with a new pool and additional spaces. Plus, a hidden Grecian swimming pool is one of the grandest in the UK. 3
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Edwardian swimming pool once used by wealthy Brits to get huge £4.1million revamp
ONE of the last remaining Edwardian swimming pools in the UK is getting a multi-million renovation. The Bramley Baths in Leeds are undergoing a £4.1million project to restore and protect some of the buildings heritage features, as well as develop new arts, culture and wellbeing activities. 3 The revamp is expected to cost £4.1million in total Part of the works include a new roof with solar panels, resorting stained glass windows and the original oak ticket office. The swimming pool dates back to 1904, when it was built in response to a cholera outbreak and was one of eight Many of the rich and wealth people at the time used the baths too. In 2023, the Grade II facility gained a blue plaque to make its historical and cultural significance. Read more on lidos Recently, the baths received £639,375, from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Helen Featherstone, director of England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: "We are delighted to support Bramley Baths with the initial phase of their ambitious restoration project. "Thanks to National Lottery players, they can continue to develop their plans to safeguard the building and the many stories held within its walls for future generations." Leeds Civic Trust added that generations have "washed, learned to swim, danced and used the Russian steam baths" at the swimming pool. Most read in News Travel The facility was taken over by local residents in 2013 and since, they have crowdfunded money to ensure the building gets the repairs it needs. The building was originally a steel foundry and today the chimney can still be seen from across New £4million lido to open in UK next year One recent visitor said: "What an excellent find! "I'm absolutely loving Bramley Baths. "The swimming tuition is spot on; the bootcamp classes are fun, diverse and at just the right level; the yoga classes are often better than those at some well-established yoga studios. "I just wish I'd found this place sooner!" Another added: "Great place to visit. 3 The Baths date back to 1904, when they were built in response to a cholera outbreak Credit: Bramley Baths "I learnt to swim here in the 1960s and now my wife goes to Pilates and the gym here. "Well maintained and staffed for a "And now to carry on the family tradition, both my granddaughter's are learning to swim here as well. "Keep it up, keep it alive." The Baths welcome over 3000 visitors per week, including 17 local schools. Another Plus, a hidden 3 Once completed, the Baths will feature a new roof and a range of new activities Credit: Bramley Baths
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Restored Victorian bear pit officially reopens
A restored 1840s bear pit has been officially reopened in Leeds, with local residents now asked how they would like it to be used. The Grade II listed structure in Headingley once housed a brown bear as part of Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens and is now owned by Leeds Civic Trust. At an event on Saturday, members of the trust unveiled the refurbished building on Cardigan Road along with an information board explaining its history. Trust director Martin Hamilton previously said the non-profit organisation was "very open to how it be might used in the future". "We want to give people the opportunity to see what happened there," he said. "This project is something people can appreciate in the future as part of Headingley." The trust purchased the pit in 1966 for £128 and undertook an initial restoration project in the same year. On Saturday, members of the public were invited to take part in guided tours and plant wildflowers in the site's garden. A consultation has now been launched for ideas and feedback to make the space somewhere "everyone can enjoy", the trust said. Keys to the restored bear pit would be shared with partner organisations in the area to keep it as accessible as possible, it added. To celebrate the opening, the nearby Hyde Park Picture House cinema invited children to take part in a "bear hunt" and watch a screening of Paddington in Peru. Left Bank community arts centre hosted a family crafts event to mark the day. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Work on city's Victorian bear pit set to start Leeds Civic Trust
