Showing 63 items
matching public baths
-
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Public Baths remains, n.d
... Photograph - Public Baths remains... Public Baths...Black & white photo of remains of one of the public baths.... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Photograph - Public Baths ...Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, public baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Portland Public Baths, 08/04/1937
... Photographs - Portland Public Baths...Portland public baths...Black and white photo. Portland public baths (3rd baths... Public Baths Photograph Black and white photo. Portland public ...Black and white photo. Portland public baths (3rd baths) in foreground with a long pier behind. Photo has white border, crimped edge.Back: 'Portland' - hand written, pencil Purple stamp 'APR 8 1937'portland public baths, portland harbour, community facility -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph - Official opening of the Public Baths Portland, c. 1970
... - Official opening of the Public Baths Portland...Official opening of the Portland Public Baths... shows official opening of the Portland Public Baths, taken from... of a rephotographed photograph - Official opening of the Public Baths Portland ...Official opening of the Portland Public BathsPhotographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows official opening of the Portland Public Baths, taken from beginning of walkway to main building and entrance. Several people standing in front of the entrance.Front: 'Baths' - green ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland Public Baths, 1945
... Postcard - Portland Public Baths...Portland public baths... Public Baths Postcard Black and white photo postcard. View ...Black and white photo postcard. View of baths and deepwater pier, taken from the beachFront: 'Deepwater Pier & Baths, Portland, Vic', black italic print, bottom right corner Back: Hand written message, black ink, no dateportland public baths, baths, sea baths, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Public Baths, ZILLAH MASCHMEDT, PHOTOGRAPHER, c. 1934
... Negative - Portland Public Baths...Portland public baths... Public Baths Negative NEGATIVE FOR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH ...NEGATIVE FOR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH. View from Portland Baths, looking back to Nun's Beach. Small bathing shed ? toilet blockportland public baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Public Baths, ZILLAH MASCHMEDT, PHOTOGRAPHER, c. 1934
... Negative - Portland Public Baths... Portland public baths... Public Baths Negative NEGATIVE FOR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH ...NEGATIVE FOR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH. Portland Baths, Nun's Beach, Whalers Bluffzillah maschmedt, portland public baths, portland harbour -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... public baths... Brady from the Bank Street site of the Public Baths that were... of the baths at the Public Baths... at the Public Baths The marble shown in this photograph was collected ...The marble shown in this photograph was collected by Mr Leo Brady from the Bank Street site of the Public Baths that were built there in the late 1800’s. These were sea baths and the water was pumped across from the South West Passage via a windmill.This is was all that remained of the public sea baths. The Historical Society also has two small pieces of marble and a long bolt that held the marble togetherColoured photograph of the broken marble base of one of the baths at the Public Bathsemployee, industry, marble, public baths, leo brady, bank street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Public Baths, Portland, 1930s
... Photograph - Public Baths, Portland... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Photograph - Public Baths ...Black and white photo, white border. View of the baths, Ocean Pier, Railway Pier with steamer at berth. Fishermen's Breakwater, Battery Point in background. Taken from ground level, looking east.'THE PIERS AND BATTERY POINT PORTLAND', black print, lower borderphotography, portland baths, pier, battery point, portland, fishermans breakwater -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - public hot and cold baths, Portland, n.d
... Photograph - public hot and cold baths, Portland... public baths... Baths public baths Kingsley social history ...Guilded Frame - Embossed with acorns. Mount - Maroon. Inner frame - Gold. Baths - In foreground. Sailing ship moored at pier. "Kingsley" on top of cliff.portland baths, public baths, kingsley, social history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Murray Views, Bayview Beach, Cowes
... The area near Mussell Rocks was once a public baths... Mussell Rocks, showing the remains of the public baths...., showing the remains of the public baths. Murray Views. No 10 ...The area near Mussell Rocks was once a public baths and was named Bayview Beach, after the nearby Bayview Guesthouse.Small black and white postcard of Cowes west beach near Mussell Rocks, showing the remains of the public baths.Murray Views. No 10 Bayview Beach, Cowes, Vic postcards, cowes, mussell rocks cowes phillip island, swimming baths, photographs -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Bennett, Bruce, Sea Baths of Victoria, 2013
... public baths -- australia -- victoria -- history..... bathing beaches -- australia -- victoria -- history. public baths ...This is the story of the sea baths in Victoria from earliest settlement in 1837. Their development and growth followed the prosperity of Victorian society for nearly a hundred years.152 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 22 x 31 cm. Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-150) and index.This is the story of the sea baths in Victoria from earliest settlement in 1837. Their development and growth followed the prosperity of Victorian society for nearly a hundred years.baths, sea -- history., bathing beaches -- australia -- victoria -- history., public baths -- australia -- victoria -- history., public baths., sea., bathing beaches -- australia., public baths -- victoria -- 19th century., public baths -- victoria -- 20th century., sea -- australia -- victoria -- history., book -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Portland, n.d
... public baths... Beach public baths Portland public baths ...Black and white photo. Henty Beach, Battery Point and Fishermen's Breakwater in background. Second Baths on left, in disrepair, two bench seats on grass.Back: Handwritten letter to Mrs. Vivian, from Glad. at 'Kooringa'portland, henty beach, public baths, portland public baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Dish - Souvenir Portland, Victoria, n.d
... Round dish, scallop edge, colour image showing Public Baths... Public Baths and Piers. Dish measures 14.5 cm diameter ...Round dish, scallop edge, colour image showing Public Baths and Piers. Dish measures 14.5 cm diameter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Dish - Portland, Victoria, n.d
... public baths... of Portland Portland Harbour public baths ...White china dish with basket weave sides, gold line rim; view of harbour and baths. 'Portland' in black print above images.Back: Base: Stamp 'Made in Germany'souvenir of portland, portland harbour, public baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
... public baths.... '9' - pencil Portland Harbour Whalers Bluff public baths ...Black and white photo. Portland from cliff edge of Whaler's Bluff. Town, harbour, people walking on Nuns' Beach, baths.Back: 'Portland from Whalers 'Bluff' - handwritten, black ink. '9' - pencilportland harbour, whalers bluff, public baths, portland baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, n.d
... public baths... Harbour public baths ...Black and white photo taken from Battery Point, looking north. Fishermen's breakwater, Railway Pier, Ocean Pier, baths, gardensbattery point, fishermans breakwater, portland harbour, public baths -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
... public baths.... Vivian Snr. Portland Harbour Ocean Pier public baths steamship ...Black and white photo of Ocean Pier, Portland, taken from the beach. Steamship berthed on outside of pier. Groups of people walking out on pier. Remains of baths on left, section of Fishermen's Pier on right.Front: 'The Pier, Portland' - in white, bottom right Back: Handwritten note from Glad to Mr. W. Vivian Snr.portland harbour, ocean pier, public baths, steamship, vessel -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - SWIMMING POOLS
... Public Baths... Pools Olympic Pools Public Baths Baths Memorials Local ...This file contains eight items pertaining to Caulfield’s swimming pools: 1/Report entitled ‘Future Options in the Provision of Public Swimming Facilities in the City of Caulfield’, dated March, 1983, prepared by Caulfield Planning Department of approx. 50 pages. 2/Photocopy of an article from ‘Port Phillip/Caulfield Leader’, dated 11/02/2002, concerning the cost of pool maintenance. 3/Public consultation paper entitled ‘Pools Past, Present and Future’, dated 07/03/2006, prepared by Glen Eira City Council, of 24 pages. 4/Article dated 08/03/2006 from ‘The Age’ concerning Glen Eira Residents’ fight to save swimming pools in Glen Eira. 5/Two page printed leaflet entitled ‘Save Our Pools’ dated 18/03/2006 produced by the northern memorial action group. 6/Three page printed survey sheet entitled ‘The East Bentleigh Swim Centre; an assessment of community needs’ undated, with accompanying return envelope. 7/Front page article from the ‘Glen Eira Caulfield Leader’ dated 04/04/2006 entitled ‘Save Our Pools’. 8/An article from ‘Port Phillip/Caulfield Leader’ dated 04/04/2006, concerning a former Glen Eira Council employee’s information about the Council’s pools report and a ‘letter to the editor’ by Sue Litchfield of Elsternwick containing her view of Glen Eira’s pool requirements.city of caulfield, caulfield, glen eira, caulfield planning department, palmer david, caulfield memorial pool, erlich noel, newton andrew, bentleigh east swim centre, city of glen eira, glen eira town hall, carnegie library, carnegie, shepparson avenue, mckinnon secondary college, east boundary road, koornang road, east bentleigh, feldman david, northern memorial pool, centre road, bentleigh, hudson rob, magee jim, antoine marc, swimming pools, olympic pools, public baths, baths, memorials, local government, northern memorial action group, community groups -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Scene, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
... from Bentinck Street looking over Portland Public baths... shows view from Bentinck Street looking over Portland Public ...Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows view from Bentinck Street looking over Portland Public baths and Ocean Pier. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
... ocean Pier, Public baths, Harbour, Battery Point and Bentinck..., showing ocean Pier, Public baths, Harbour, Battery Point ...Panoramic black and white photo o Portland Bay, showing ocean Pier, Public baths, Harbour, Battery Point and Bentinck street. Gold frame and gold mount.Front: Bottom left of photo: Panorama of Portland Victoria (Length of ocean Pier 2880 ft) - white Bottom right of photo: The Valentine Publishing 10 PTY, LTD Melbourne - white Sticker: L. Frith Picture From Manufacturer 17 Paisley Street Street, Footscray -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Plan of Buildings and Baths at Bath corner, 19/09/2023
... and Women's public baths dated 29 July 18??...); including Men's and Women's public baths dated 29 July 18?? Document ...Photographic copy of Shop layout at Bath corner Sandhurst (Charing Cross, Mitchell Street & Bath Lane); including Men's and Women's public baths dated 29 July 18??Includes singed GRB Steane, City Surveyor 29th July 18??city baths, bath corner, charing cross -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Glass Plate Negative - Portland Bay, 1890-1910
... of second Public Baths visible, Fishermans breakwater background... and remains of second Public Baths visible, Fishermans breakwater ...Glass plate negative. Image is looking east across Portland Bay from Post Office balcony. Couta Boat fleet and remains of second Public Baths visible, Fishermans breakwater background left. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plan, Ringwood Station Estate, Subdivision, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1925
... public baths. Ryner & Langford, Solicitors... public baths. Ryner & Langford, Solicitors ID 5224 note: Further ...ID 5224 note: Further information relating to squares marked H, F, G, J, and K included in ID 5225 - Ringwood Shop and Dwelling Estate.Hand drawn plan of Ringwood Station Estate showing allotments for sale, with two typed pages attached showing land title information and sale prices.Drawn by Edyth Greenwood, phone 988 Central. Subdivision includes Station Street, Pitt Street, Bedford Road, Wantirna Road, James Street, William Street (later Kendall Street), Greenwood Avenue, Ellison Street, and Haig Street. Circles denote blocks for sale. Squares denote house properties for sale. Other features marked include location of businesses along Main Street (Maroondah Highway), cool store, railway station, shop and police station on Bedford Road, church on Station Street, site of schoolmaster's residence and State School, and location of proposed public baths. Ryner & Langford, Solicitors -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Poster - Recreation, Town of Warrnambool Swimming Baths, ca. May 1884
... by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped... Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later ...The poster advertises these Swimming Baths as “the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere”. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by a gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success, so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. Historically significant to Warrnambool and the recreational facilities available in the 1880s to 1900s. The remains of the baths are still visible to the public today.Poster on heavy cream paper, landscape orientation, with coloured print. The poster advertises the Warrnambool Swimming Baths. It has several drawings such as Middle Island and the Merri River Mouth with vessels in the water, The inside of the Baths facility, the men's baths with the adjacent bathing rooms and figures in and out of the water, a cottage with figures in the garden, and fenced buildings with a windmill and aqueduct or pipes. The text describes the location and advantages, the opening times and various costs. It was printed in Ballarat by F.W. Niven & Co. Lithos."TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL" "SWIMMING BATHS" "HOT SALT-WATER BATHS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" "HOURS FOR BATHING fROM 7 a.m. to 9 p. m. Closed on Sundays at 10 a.m." Single Bath 1s [1 shilling]; or 10s per Dozen Tickets" "HOURS FOR SWIMMING BATHS: Ladies and Gentlemen, from 6 a.m. to Sunset, Sundays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m." "Every information can be obtained from the Manager, J. Kirkpatrick" "HOT SEA-WATER BATHS ... strongly recommended by the Medical Faculty" "Hot and Cold Fresh Water Baths" "Showers etc." "LIST OF CHARGES ... Single Season Ticket, Single Monthly Ticket, Single Bath without towel ... with towel.. Tickets per dozen without towel, with towel..." "The Baths are situated at the end of Gillies Street, in the rear of the Post Office, and are of salt water pumped by gas motor continuously from the sea. The Swimming Bath is 100 feet long by 50 feet wide, of graduating depth; and a second bath for ladies' use solely, 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. The hot Sea-water Baths in connection with this institution have been extolled far and wide for their wonderfully curative powers in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, and nervous afflictions generally. As a tonic to an enfeebled system, they are incomparable, These Baths, the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere, have been recently re-erected and fitted with marble plunges, and everything provided for the comfort and convenience of invalids and visitors." "F.W. NIVEN & Co, LITHOS, BALLARAT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, warrnambool swimming baths, hot sea water baths warrnambool, warrnambool baths company, f.w. niven & co, warrnambool therapudic baths, town of warrnambool, swimming baths, hot sea water baths, salt water baths, ladies' baths, gentlemen's baths, warrnambool town baths, j kirkpatrick -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Poster - Recreation, Warrnambool Hot Sea Water Baths, c. November 1908
... by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped... by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped ...The poster includes a cartoon by Arthur Jordan, with a conversation between an ailing man and a good man after baths visits. There are several reviews dating from 1906 to 1908 extolling the healing powers of the baths' waters. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea-water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. The poster promotes the healing powers of the hot sea water baths that were in use in Warrnambool in the late 19th century through to the early 20th century. The baths were a place for fitness, health and social activity, an example of the recreational activities during this period.Poster, black and white, mounted on card. It shows advertising Warrnambool Sea-water Baths and Hot Sea-water Baths. There are several references promoting the health benefits of baths, dating from 1906-1908. The cartoon was sketched by Arthur Jordan. The poster was printed by The Thompson Printing Co. Warrnambool. Handwritten inscription on the lower edge.Handwritten "10,000 mailed by post through Victoria"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool salt baths, warrnambool therapudic baths, arthur jordan, baths company, sea water baths, hot sea water, swimming, healing powers, warrnambool baths, advertisement, thompson printing co. warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Sepia, Bath, Roman Baths and Abbey
... for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern... for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern ...The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum, holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. Three sepia postcards with a photographic impressions of the Roman Baths, Abbey, and Grand Pump Room, Bath. All postcards unwritten..3) Bath. Roman Baths and Abbey. Within the distance of a few yards are the Roman Baths, built about A. D. 55 ; the Abbey, erected in 1499 : the King's Bath of 17th and 18th century construction, and the modern Bathing establishment containing the latest scientific appliances for the administration of the radio-active waters for the cure and relief of many complaints.bath, roman baths, roman, archeaology -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, The Photochrome Co. Ltd, Bath
... for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern...-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves ...The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum, holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. . Two black and white postcards of views of Bath. .1) Roman Circular Bath .2) Empire Hotel and Bridge, Bathchatham family archive, roman, bath -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Bath Pump Room (interior), c1917
... Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves... Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves ...WW1 Holmes Family souvenir. Bath is famous for its mineral water bath. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum, holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. WW1 Australian Soldier's memorabiliaBlack and white postcard showing a number of chairs and tables in the Pump House at Bath, England.bath, pump house, chatham-holmes family collection, world war 1, postcard -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Framed photograph of Warrnambool Salt Water Baths, c. 1920
... baths with the water heated on the site and a caretaker's... public company the Baths were taken over by the Warrnambool ...This is a framed photograph of the men's pool at the Warrnambool Salt Water Baths. These Baths were originally built at the end of Gilles Street on the line of the present railway line in 1876 but were rebuilt in 1889 further north in Gilles Street when the railway line was opened. The water was pumped from the sea, initially by a windmill and later by a gas pump. The men's pool was 100 feet by 50 feet and the women's pool was 60 feet by 30 feet with bathing strictly segregated in the 19th century. A building nearby housed marble cubicles with hot spa baths with the water heated on the site and a caretaker's cottage completed the complex. Men's nude bathing was a feature of the early 20th century. Originally built by a local public company the Baths were taken over by the Warrnambool Council. These baths were superseded by the opening in 1961 of an Olympic Pool In Warrnambool. The site and the remaining buildings of the old sea water baths are now heritage-listed and today form part of the headquarters of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society.This photograph is of historical significance as a depiction of the Warrnambool Salt water Baths in the early 20th century. These Baths were the basis for promoting Warrnambool as a health and spa resort town in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This is a framed black and white photograph of the men's pool at the Warrnambool Salt Water Baths. It depicts men and boys swimming in the circular pool and one male on the diving board. All these men are naked. There are other clothed males and clothed attendants wearing hats and waistcoats. The change rooms are on the right side of the photograph and there is a fence with trees behind. The photograph is mounted on cardboard with a gilt edge and is held in a wooden ridged frame behind glass. warrnambool sea water baths, sea baths, warrnambool pool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Sepia, The Diving Stone in the Great Roman Bath, Bath, Somerset
... for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern.... Niches around the baths would have held benches for bathers ...The Great Bath is a massive pool, lined with 45 sheets of lead, and filled with hot spa water. It once stood in an enormous barrel-vaulted hall that rose to a height of 40 metres. For many Roman visitors this may have been the largest building they had ever entered in their life. The bath is 1.6 metres deep, which was ideal for bathing, and it has steps leading down on all sides. Niches around the baths would have held benches for bathers and possibly small tables for drinks or snacks. A large flat slab of stone is set across the point where hot water flows into the bath. It is known today as the diving stone. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. The house is a well-preserved Roman site for public bathing. The Roman Baths themselves are below the modern street level. There are four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House and the Museum, holding finds from Roman Bath. The buildings above street level date from the 19th century. Sepia postcard of a section of the Great Roman Bath at Bath, Somerset featuring the Diving Stone.printed verso: The Diving Stone in the great roman bath. The Diving stone, at the north-west corner of the great Roman Bath, still shows where the feet of bygone bathers wore away its surface. The hot mineral waters flowed into the bath through a channel under this stone. chatham-holmes family collection, bath, great roman bath, swimming pool