UK POOLS MAKING HISTORY

Recently marking its 10th anniversary, Historic Pools of Britain (HPB) shines a spotlight on the nation’s much-loved swimming heritage — raising awareness, championing campaigns, and uniting communities. One of HPB’s greatest strengths lies in the connections it forges between community groups, campaigners, pool operators, heritage experts, and passionate individuals across the UK. These relationships have […]

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FORMER GLORY

Newcastle Turkish Baths have been restored reports Judith Wojtowicz… The unique appeal of the award-winning City Baths in Newcastle upon Tyne lies in the hidden gem that is the original Turkish Baths, painstakingly restored and reopened in April. Closed for a second time in 2022, due to problems with the heating system, it is now […]

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HISTORIC BATHS RESTORATION

The highly-anticipated reopening of The City Baths, Newcastle, is fast approaching and Fusion Lifestyle, the charity behind the redevelopment, has released a sneak preview of what the building’s stunning new health and fitness suite will look like. The ongoing restoration of the North East’s most-loved buildings restoration sees the Grade II historic gem revitalised to […]

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Regeneration Project Go-Ahead

A major restoration project to re-open Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths has been given the green light by the local council. The Ā£5 million redevelopment by charity Fusion Lifestyle will bring the Grade II listed building back into use in 2018 – along with new health and wellbeing facilities, a new spa facility and […]

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Green Light

Fusion Lifestyle has been given the green light for the Ā£5 million renovation of the City Pool and Turkish Baths in Newcastle. The City Council approved plans to refurbish the building, which closed three years ago and has been standing empty since. The regeneration project will bring the historic Grade II listed building back into […]

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