Natural Mineral Baths Buxton: UK Dec 2014

Upon leaving Buxton Crescent I realise there is another part to the site. Of course I had to take a look.

Natural mineral baths have been on this site since the Roman times. The warm natural water emerges at a consistent 27°C with a high magnesium content, this analysis indicates that the source is rainwater from 5000 years ago.

The current building was constructed to the design of architect Henry Curry during 1853. Comprising of two main pools, one male and one female and a number of smaller baths. I never came across the male baths but the female baths are the highlight here.

There were some later alterations during the 1920’s. I believe the female baths were made deeper and the steps added. Archive images show a very shallow pool with iron steps.

Injured soldiers from WWi frequented here regularly to aid with recovery and after the alterations the council invested in electro-water treatments and Italian mud treatments.

The water treatment spa closed during the 1960’s but the site continued to run as the local public swimming pool which eventually closed in 1972. The baths have not been used since.

Some of the ground floor see a refurbishment project in 1986 and opened as a Tourist Information Centre. I am unsure of when this closed.

Potentially the baths may open again during 2020 after a vast renovation project. However not many plans can be kept due to the global shutdown we have seen.

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Buxton bath house: Inside the entrance of the baths.

Buxton bath house: You are welcomed with a small water fountain.

Buxton bath house: We head right into the tourist information office.

Buxton bath house: The tourist information office.

Buxton bath house: The office featured a nice skylight.

Buxton bath house: Back in the lobby. Looks like we head down for decay.

Buxton bath house: The stairs lead down to the changing rooms.

Buxton bath house: Changing rooms and a bizarre chair.

Buxton bath house: A closer look at the bizarre chair, it looks like a torture device.

Buxton bath house: Hopefully they restored the sink.

Buxton bath house: Even the toilets would of been grand in their prime.

Buxton bath house: Some seriously grimey urinals.

Buxton bath house: This small pool was a huge surprise. Originally along the back wall there were wooden changing cubicles.

Buxton bath house: Looks a bit more tidy this way.

Buxton bath house: There were two sets of steps to the small pool.

Buxton bath house: The overgrowth was great in here.

Buxton bath house: Reflection of the skylight.

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