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Victoria Baths, Manchester
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Victoria Baths
Hathersage Road
Chorlton-on-Medlock
Manchester
M13 0FE
England
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Victoria Baths. Photo courtesy of Jon Parker Lee.
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Collection details
Architecture, Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Film and Media, Fine Art, Music, Performing Arts, Social History, Sport
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0161 224 2020
General information (Fax)
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0161 224 0707
E-mail
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info@victoriabaths.org.uk
Website
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www.victoriabaths.org.uk
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Open
Open Days are on the first Sunday of each month from April to November, from 12.00 to 16.00: April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st.
Also open Thurs 10th to Sun 13th September, 11.00 to 17.00.
Weekly guided tours every Wednesday from 1st April to 30th September at 14.00
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Closed
Other times except for group bookings
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Admission charges
Open days - £2 (children and Friends of Victoria Baths free)
Wednesday Tours - £4 ( children and Friends of Victoria Baths FREE)
Group bookings from £4 per head, minimum £40
Tea and coffee - £1
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Description
Victoria Baths is the most intact Edwardian Baths in Britain. Its lavish decorative detail has recently been had Restoration Phase 1 completed with an extensive programme of external and structural work to the Turkish baths and the front block of the building. FREE guided tours and children's trail, cafe and special events are available throughout 2009 season.
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Collections description
We hold an archive of material relating to the history of Victoria Baths, swimming in Manchester and some other historic pools. Some of this material is on display at our Open Days.
We provide access to our archive for researchers.
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Key artists and exhibits
Anne Desmet printmaker in conjunction with Whitworth Art Gallery 11th April to August
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The Clerks, early music group performance 6th June 2008 6:30pm
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Articles
Ally Wallace Artist In Residence For Victoria Baths Manchester
Heritage Open Days 2007 Arrives With Free Access To Sites Across England
News In Brief - Week Ending August 27 2006
Manchester's Victoria Baths Gets A Boost From Its Neighbours
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Available resources
Ardwick Heritage Trail
Audio file or podcast; Guided tour (Resource); Paper-based and downloads; Website
Materials Workshop
CPD or training materials; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Scrub a dub dub
Handling collection or artefacts; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Shape the Future
Guided tour (Resource); Teachers' pack or notes; Workshop or activity session (Resource)
Water Palace Quiz
; Online game or interactive; Taught session (schools); Website; Worksheets or templates
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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