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The Dalrymples

March 7, 2024March 9, 2024 ~ wcjess ~ Leave a comment

The Dalrymple family was heavily involved in the Arlington Baths in the early 20th century while James Dalrymple was also making his mark on the city as manager of the Glasgow trams.

Dougall Duncanson, the doctor’s very good dog

October 22, 2023October 26, 2023 ~ wcjess ~ Leave a comment

Members of the Arlington Baths Club have many amazing hobbies but we were particularly intrigued by what Dr James Duncanson got up to in his spare time.

Water Polo on the Wireless

January 24, 2023January 23, 2023 ~ Arlington Baths Club History Group ~ Leave a comment

This year marks 100 years since the first public radio broadcast in Scotland, coming from right here in Glasgow. So here's the Arlington Baths' own contribution to Scottish broadcasting history!

Tiles in the Turkish

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 ~ wcjess ~ Leave a comment

The Turkish Suite in the Arlington Baths has some beautiful encaustic and vitreous mosaic tiles from some of the best manufacturers of the Victorian period.

“Baths on a somewhat extensive scale”… The West-End Baths, Greenock

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 ~ wcjess ~ 1 Comment

All about the West-End Baths in Greenock, inspired by the Arlington.

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