Alexander David Hislop was a prominent member of the Arlington Baths Club and 1940s architect.
Battle of the Bathsmasters
An 1879 media spat between rival Arlington bathsmasters led to a public swimming contest! Who won? Read on!
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.
Our swimming trophy inspired by a Roman emperor
The Arlington has a large collection of cups and trophies; the oldest trophy is the Challenge Cup for Graceful Swimming, dating from 1873.
Pleasure Palace
Pleasure Palace is a half-hour documentary made in 1997 which takes viewers inside the Arlington Baths Club.