Camberwell Baths, Artichoke Place, London

Camberwell Baths opened in 1892 and has been in continuous operation as publicly funded community baths and more recently as a public leisure centre.

The Flemish Renaissance style facades are Grade II listed.

Seven Commissioners were charged in 1887 by the Vestry of Camberwell with the task of establishing three Public Baths and Wash-houses in the Parish of Camberwell.

Camberwell Public Baths officially opened on 1 October 1892. The baths were built, at a cost of £28,575, with two large swimming pool halls, one behind the other.

On 1 October 1892, the Commissioners marked the opening of Camberwell Baths by inviting the Lord Mayor of London, accompanied by City Aldermen, the Chief Magistrate and a display of "brazen instruments, the prancing of sleek City horses, gorgeous equipage, ornately attired footmen, flags and banners".

The original facilities at the baths in 1892 were:

Men’s First Class: 24 private baths, one public swimming bath 120 feet (37 m) by 35 feet (11 m) with 81 dressing boxes at the side
Men’s Second Class: 40 private baths, one public swimming bath, 120 feet (37 m) by 35 feet (11 m) with 65 dressing boxes
Ladies First Class; 12 private baths
Ladies Second Class: 20 private baths
Public Laundry: 78 compartments
Establishment Laundry

Thanks to Wikipedia for the information.