Royal Brine Baths, Interior, Stafford,

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Date:1960 - 1965 (c.)

Description:The Brine Swim.

In the 1880s a thick bed of salt was discovered on Stafford Common, during the search for a water supply for the town. This led to the opening of the Brine Baths in Greengate Street in 1892, designed by George Wormald. Its royal title was granted after a visit by the Duchess of Teck in 1895.

A swimming pool, Turkish baths and a several therapeutic pools were provided and entrance cost sixpence.

The baths were demolished in 1977 when the building was found to be unsafe. Civic offices now stand on this site.

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P98.11.16, img: 511 (16/1054)

Source: Staffordshire Arts & Museum Service

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