Taking a Turkish bath was a fashionable new luxury from the late 1850s. But what was the experience like?
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Staff in the Turkish bath
The Arlington Baths Club recruited staff specifically for the Turkish Bath. As the Club grew and facilities expanded, so did the variety of staff roles.
Members’ stories from the Arlington Baths
As part of the Arlington 150th celebrations we held a special event for some longstanding members to get together for tea, cake and sandwiches and share a few recollections of days gone by.
Meandering
Ancient 'Greek' Frets or Keys feature lines enclosing spaces named meanders for the Meander River in modern-day Turkey. The patterns are thought to be representations of the sea and labyrinths.