Carlisle Turkish baths

Carlisle Turkish baths
Interior of Carlisle Turkish Baths: plunge pool and changing rooms
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General information
Type
LocationCarlisle, Cumbria
AddressJames Street
CountryEngland
Coordinates54°53′24″N 2°56′06″W / 54.8899°N 2.9349°W / 54.8899; -2.9349
Opened1909 (1909)
Closed2022 (2022)
Cost£2,500
Design and construction
Architect(s)Henry C Marks, Percy Dalton
Main contractorWilliam Johnstone
DesignationsGrade II Listed
Other information
Facilitiessteam room, hot rooms, massage slabs, plunge pool, launderette
Website
carlislebaths.co.uk
Façade of the Turkish Baths with the Victorian swimming pool to the left

The Carlisle Turkish baths were an Edwardian public baths in Carlisle, Cumbria, England. They adjoined the city's 1884 swimming pool and were constructed in 1908-1909. The baths offered saunas, plunge pools and shower and were advertised as providing health benefits to patrons. These typical Victorian-style Turkish baths remained in use until November 2022 and retain their original tiling and faience work, which is of unusually good quality. A local campaign is seeking to reopen the baths.


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