Baths and laundry

The public baths and wash house at Harpurhey were built in 1909-10 by Manchester City Council at a cost of £39,495. It was designed by Manchester City Council’s architect Henry Price and opened 29th October 1910. The facilities comprised Three swimming pools, 48 Male Slipper Baths, 18 Female Slipper Baths and a Public Wash House with 40 stalls. It was listed Grade II in 1994 and closed as a public swimming pool in 2001. After a period of disuse the buildings have been incorporated into the North Manchester College.