Speedwell Swimming Baths
Introduction
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Speedwell Swimming Baths
Image: © Derek Harper Taken: 31 Mar 2012
The baths, which are in the midst of allotments, opened in the 1930s and closed in 2005, and were on the market in 2008 with consent for demolition and redevelopment for 32 flats on four floors. Some internal shots at http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=64489 . In the foreground is Whitefield Road, the B4465. Behind is Roegate House, which has 83 flats.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.467798
Longitude
-2.534477