Victoria Baths

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by Susan

This was another brilliant find on Eventbrite. All four us went into Manchester for an hour-long tour of the Victoria Baths in Manchester. What an impressive building! The volunteer guide was really friendly and told us lots of interesting facts about the baths and their restoration. The girls were particularly interested in the segregation of the sexes and classes; to say they were appalled is an understatement! I really can recommend this place – we all enjoyed it.

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History | Trips | UK Day trips - near Manchester

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