2000 onwards
Campaigning to keep the Baths open
Whilst the building continues to be popular within the local community, schools, children and many different swimming groups, the long term future of Moseley Road Baths has been uncertain. Local people have campaigned hard to make sure that the building is kept open to the public. This has included petitions, demonstrations, fundraisers, an extensive Oral History project, exhibitions, tours and plenty of media coverage.
Key dates
2002: Installation of existing changing facilities
August 31st 2003: Closure of Gala Pool
August 2004: MRB (and library) statutory listing upgraded to Grade 2*
October 2004: Closure of final ‘Slipper’ Bath Department (former Men’s Second Class Department)
2004-October 2005: MRB closed for urgent repairs costing £1.25m
November 2006: Inaugural meeting of The Friends of Moseley Road Baths Group
October 2007: Friends of Moseley Road Baths celebrate the Centenary of the building with a Tea Dance
October 2009: City Council agrees in principle to re-opening of Gala Pool
The Friends of Moseley Road Baths
Here Jenny Austin, a founding member of the Friends of Moseley Road Baths talks about the group.
Repair work
This film made by pupils at Park Hill School is of Desmond Simpson discussing his role in the restoration of part of the building between 2003 and 2004.
