The Natural Baths - Buxton, DerbyshireThe Natural Baths - Buxton, DerbyshireThe Natural Baths - Buxton, DerbyshireThe Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire

The Natural Baths

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The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
 
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The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
   
The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
The Natural Baths - Buxton, DerbyshireThe Natural Baths were re-built and completed in 1854 to the design of Henry Curry architect to The Duke of Devonshire, The Glass ceiling shown opposite is situated in what was one of the rest rooms of The Natural Baths and this room is currently being used by The Tourist Information Centre, so if you visit whilst in town make sure you look up as well as at the leaflets, there are regular local exhibitions in the Tourist Information Centre so ask the staff what's on they are very helpful.
The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire The Source of Buxton Water is here in The Natural Baths, rising naturally through fissures in the rock, The Gentleman’s Bath was constructed over this and was fed by the Natural Water which bubbled up through the Marble floor of the Bath, the natural gasses found in the water were considered by physicians to be an essential part of the water treatment received at Buxton. As you can see from the picture on the left the source is now capped and the water is pumped to the public St Ann's Well The swimming pool and for use by Buxton Natural Mineral Water Company where it is bottled and distributed widely.

The Natural Baths - Buxton, Derbyshire
The Natural Baths - Buxton, DerbyshireThe Natural baths provided separate bathing for both Ladies and Gentlemen also both private and public bathing was available as well as facilities for The Devonshire Royal Hospital. There were six baths in total with prices in 1881 for both Ladies & Gentlemen’s private bathing being Two shillings & sixpence which by today’s equivalent would be quite an expense.

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