The innovative system used to build our Turkish Bath was invented by Charles Drake, a Victorian concrete pioneer. Listen to an interview with his great-grandson, David Scott Cowan about his work and life.
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
Turkish delight
Full of eastern promise, the Baths' homage to the Alhambra is slowly giving up its secrets...
In with the bricks
After a chance conversation with friends in the Construction History Society, we decided to have a look at where the bricks that built the Baths come from.
Meet the 84-year-old that keeps our pool water clean
We take clean swimming pool water for granted nowadays. But the current sand filtration system was only introduced to the Club in the summer of 1934. How does it work? This film explains.
Arlington Baths Club History Group 