Swimming pools or public baths have been a part and parcel of community life in the city since the late 19th century.
The city is full of historic baths that are still running such as the Moseley Baths. Though, quite a few have closed down as well like the one in Erdington - which has recently been earmarked for transformation into a community and enterprise hub. Others have been demolished and something else stand in place instead.
Among the many historic buildings in the city, the public baths have also had to contend with the modern world. While they may not be there any more, their memories are still alive.
There are archives and records of these - and here are nine historic baths among the many that existed in Birmingham once upon a time:
9. Woodcock Street Baths, Aston
Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports is in the grounds of Aston University and was originally built in 1860 and called Woodcock Street Baths. The baths have had three major refurbishments since 1860 and still retains it’s Victorian splendour alongside modern sports facilities run by Serco on behalf of the university. The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports centre is one of the many historic pools of Britain. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) | Getty Images