A birthday bonanza for Bramley Baths

Bramley Baths has marked its 120th birthday with a feast of community-led celebrations.  Local dignitaries including the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, gathered just as their counterparts had done for the opening on 17 October 1904.  This historic moment was followed with an Edwardian themed circus that encapsulated Bramley Baths’ fun spirit – fire eaters, suffragettes and a strong man part of a colourful line up of entertainment.

David Wilford, Chief Executive Officer at Bramley Baths says “We are delighted to have celebrated this special anniversary with our local community and the people of Leeds. We are very proud of everything the Baths have achieved in its 120-year history and I’d like to thank all the staff and volunteers for their hard work, the board of trustees, and the press for supporting this significant milestone.”

Community share offer

Bramley Baths has used its birthday to launch the release of a community share offer so that it is not only community led, but part community owned.  All the funds raised will add strength and resilience to Leeds’ only remaining Edwardian pool complex and help to get underway some essential repairs to the roof.

To find out how you can become one of Bramley Baths’ community owners visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/bramley-baths