Listing Text:
SE 22 SW BATLEY CAMBRIDGE STREET
99-/4/10009 Public Baths
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Public Baths. 1893. Designed by Walter Hanstock. Rock-faced stone
with ashlar dressings and slate roofs. Main front has central
projecting entrance block, 3 storey with a hipped roof and a central
stack. 3 single light transom windows with flanking pilasters and
linking entablature which continues across the single flanking
doorways. These dooorways have double panel doors and overlights in
moulded ashlar surrounds with swagged pediments. Above two 2-light
cross casements with flanking pilasters and entablature hoods, between
these windows a decorative panel with a winged cherub supporting 2
pilasters. Above 2 unusual cross mullion, through-eaves dormer
windows with elaborate carved pedimented gables with finials.
Eitherside are single storey wings, each with 5 circular windows in
elaborately carved surrounds. Between are single Doric pilasters and
a continuous entablature, the outer bays have double pilasters. Above
a balustrade with single urns at either end. Side facades are single
storey. To left, rear a tall square chimney stack with elaborate
bracketed top. Interior. Central block contains much of its original
interior, including miner glazed entrance screens and doors with
stained glass panels, plus doors, windows, staircase, fireplaces and
ceilings. The large pool to the left has an inserted ceiling though
the original viewing gallery still survives above.
Listing NGR: SE2425124080 |
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