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Report - Moseley Road Swimming Baths, Birmingham - February 2015

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AuntieKnickers

inquisitive historian
28DL Full Member


Visited with The Stig, H1971, Altair, The Lone Ranger, JuJu, Lost Explorer, Ninja Wombat, KM Punk and C (don't know her forum name)

this was one of the more bizarre explores I've done, but it was a giggle.

Moseley Road Baths were used as a makeshift hospital in the early years of World War II. An additional entrance was created to facilitate this purpose, which was subsequently used as an emergency exit from Pool 2. By the end of 2010 a steel beam used to support the wall and roof above it had become severely corroded, leading to the pool's closure as this part of the building was in danger of collapse.

The baths, also run by Birmingham City Council, reopened following extensive structural work during 2005. They stand opposite the College of Art and were given Grade II listed status as a single entity in 1982, upgraded to Grade II* listed status in 2004 by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

In November 2006 a 'Friends of Moseley Road Baths' group was formed to campaign for the long-term future of the building as a fully functioning swimming facility. Since their formation various community events and fundraisers have been held, including the Centenary celebration on 30 October 2007 which was attended by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham and swimmers past and present. In 2010 the Friends' were awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund 'Your Heritage' grant of £48,000 to document the building's history and to interview former and current users of the building. Some aspects of the project are now online.

The building reopened in April 2012 after 16 months of structural work on the Fire Exit of Pool 2, asbestos removal from the basement and extensive cleaning and painting. Pool 2 is currently open for swimming but Pool 1 (also known as the Gala Pool) has been mothballed since September 2003. The Second Class slipper baths were in continual use until October 2004, but have since closed.

Birmingham City Council are submitting a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund in 2012 for £5 million towards essential repairs to the roof and to the Gala Pool. The Council will provide £3 million match funding. This work is 'Phase 1' and will make the building structurally sound. It is hoped that a 'Phase 2' could bring other parts of the building back into public use. As part of the bid, Birmingham Conservation Trust have been commissioned to conduct an extensive consultation exercise with the public. This includes generating ideas for community outreach work which will celebrate the heritage of the building.

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Punk

Punkus Explorus
28DL Full Member
Nicely done. Thanks for an awesome weekend :thumb always a giggle with you guys:D
 

Mr Sam

28DL Full Member
28DL Full Member
good stuff :thumb

i went last summer and the numpty behind the desk lead me into the used pool full of kids with a camera round my neck :( wouldn't let me into the derp though
 

The Lone Ranger

Safety is paramount!
Staff member
Moderator
Great pics and it was a quality unusual visit :)

I managed 2 photos before having to explain myself to the woman from the Friends of Moseley Road Swimming Baths who was showing to guys around the building, then getting busted by 2 of the council pool staff. Sods law ;)
 

Lenston

Bajo Tierra
Regular User
Nice pics there, still some nice things to see for sure, good to meet you btw :thumb
 
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The Stig

Urbex = Nosey Bastard
28DL Full Member
Great pics and it was a quality unusual visit :)

I managed 2 photos before having to explain myself to the woman from the Friends of Moseley Road Swimming Baths who was showing to guys around the building, then getting busted by 2 of the council pool staff. Sods law ;)

Fail!!!!! :p:
 

Punk

Punkus Explorus
28DL Full Member
Great pics and it was a quality unusual visit :)

I managed 2 photos before having to explain myself to the woman from the Friends of Moseley Road Swimming Baths who was showing to guys around the building, then getting busted by 2 of the council pool staff. Sods law ;)
You took long enough:p:
 
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