Cookridge Street Baths, also known as known as the Oriental and General baths, first opened in 1867 at a cost of £13,000. With some alterations in 1882, they remained in use until finally closing and being demolished in the late 1960s. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive, Thoresby Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, take you inside and tell the story of its ultimate demise. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Cookridge Street Baths
The empty premises of Cookridge Street Baths in 1946. This photo was taken to show proposed site for car parking accommodation. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Cookridge Street Baths
Cookridge Street baths can be seen on right side for proposed car parking accomodation. The Electric Press building looking from Cookridge Street formerly the premises of Chorley and Pickersgill Printers. Pictured in 1946. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Cookridge Street Baths
This view from November 1928 shows the central entrance with notice for 'Ladies Turkish Bath'. There are separate entrance for men on the right, and women on the left. Posters extoll the benefits of 'sunbaths' for health. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Cookridge Street Baths
An undated view showing a group of female swimmers at Cookridge Street Baths. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Cookridge Street Baths
Looking across the demolition site of the former Cookridge Street Baths in July 1968 towards the Civic Hall and the Brotherton Wing of Leeds General Infirmary. The steps on the left were the main entrance to the baths. | YPN Photo: YPN