Get the 150th anniversary audio walking tour, which takes you around the local area to the addresses of some of our founding members where you can stop and listen to the stories of their lives.
Category: Woodlands
Adolphus Hanns Geyer: his life and family
The oldest photograph we have of Arlington members dates from 1896 and is captioned Early morning swimmers at the Arlington Baths. It was taken by Pastor Adolph Hanns Geyer, the pastor of the German Protestant Church in Glasgow.
The Baths and the development of the West End
The Arlington Baths Club first opened its doors in August 1871. But what were Woodlands and the West End like at that time? We took a look at a few old maps to see how the area developed. To start with here's what the area is like today. The Bath's location is marked with a … Continue reading The Baths and the development of the West End
Arlington Baths Club History Group 