York Road Library and Public Baths in Richmond Hill remains a talking point for those who walked through its doors back in the day. The public baths housed a 23 metre swimming pool with ladies, gents and Russian baths. The baths closed in the late 1970s although the Russian baths closed earlier in 1964. The Grade II listed building was used as the headquarters of the city’s library service until the 1990s. READ MORE: Leeds International Pool - The rise and fall of a controversial city centre landmark LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. York Road Library and Public Baths
It was officially opened on October 11, 1904 by the Lady Mayoress Mrs A Currer Briggs. From the far left is Woodman Terrace, then the Greyhound Inn and Bath Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. York Road Library and Public Baths
An undated photo-tinted drawing of the public baths and free library. This drawing was hung in the Royal Academy. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. York Road Library and Public Baths
It was designed by architect H. Ascough Chapman. Pictured circa 1938. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. York Road Library and Public Baths
A group of young swimmers, part of the York Road Swimming Club Pictured in 1958. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. York Road Library and Public Baths
A group of young swimmers, part of York Road Swimming Club pose for the camera in 1958. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net