Who are the Friends of Moseley Road Baths?
Meet the FoMRB The Friends of Moseley Road Baths were set up in 2006 by swimmers and local residents to prevent closure of the Baths. They campaigned to keep it open as a public, council owned facility with swimming at its heart. They led a vocal campaign which involved open days, demonstrations, petitions, lobbying and […]
Gabys story – Creative producer – Young Curators
https://moseleyroadbaths.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/720p.mov Creative Producer of Young Curators ”My favourite thing about Moseley Road Baths is its historical significance. Entering into Moseley Road Baths instantly inspired me, as you feel as though you have been transported back in time with its original fixtures, tiles and framework. I am incredibly lucky to get to see the Gala Pool, […]
Moseley Road Baths tours now on sale
Moseley Road Baths guided tours From Saturday 22nd April Enjoy a lively and informative guided tour of the Grade 2* listed Moseley Road Baths, the only pool of its kind in the world, led by the Friend of Moseley Road Baths volunteers. Learn how and why the building was built and find out about its […]
Young Curators of Moseley Road Baths
Paid Opportunity Alert! Are you: Aged 18-30 Local to Balsall Heath (within a 15 minute radius on bus, bike or foot) Have a desire to discover and tell the stories of Balsall Heath and Moseley Road Baths Eager to build a network in Birmingham Are curious! Then our Young Curators Steering Group Opportunity is […]
Introducing our Producer – Balsall Heath Living Room
Balsall Heath Living Room July to September From July this year, the iconic Gala Pool will be transformed into Balsall Heath’s very own Living Room! It will be live until the end of September. What should you expect? Moseley Road Baths was a civic building gifted to Balsall Heath’s people when it was incorporated into […]
Introducing our Producer – Young Curators
Young People and MRB. Celebrating curators & storytellers This year, Moseley Road Baths will recruit six paid young people to form a steering group and curate our project that focuses their stories and narrative. We will ensure there is space for them to creatively explore the themes of Moseley Road Baths, Balsall Heath, and the […]
100 Swimmers by Attilio Fiumarella
100 Swimmers -2014 Attilio Fiumarella is a photographic artist interested in exploring social landscapes. After studying at Porto school of Architecture, he worked as an architect before completely dedicating himself to photography. His practice draws from documentary and architectural photography and his work received a number of recognitions. Attilio was the winner of Portrait of […]
Meet the team; ‘Diving In’ at Moseley Road Baths
Meet the Team ‘Diving In’ at Moseley Road Baths Stephen Spinks Project DirectorMoseley Road Baths My name is Stephen Spinks, and I am delighted to be joining the Moseley Road Baths team on this amazing partnership led project. Having spent 17 years in the heritage sector, firstly at English Heritage and subsequently the National Trust, I have […]
Moseley road baths and South Birmingham Photography Society Calendar 2023
How we came to work with the wonderful South Birmingham Photographic Society Back in October 2022, Moseley Road Baths invited The South Birmingham Photographic Society to deliver the photography for our 2023/24 calendar. The society were given a personalised tour of the building by the wonderful Mark Gunton; who is part of the amazing Friends […]
Moseley Road Baths Completed Capital Works Make a Splash
World Monuments Fund Press release Earlier this year, the project to transform Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library entered a new phase. We are delighted to report that the recently completed latest stage of capital work has restored the façade and ‘Manager’s Flat’ and Boardroom, unlocking these interior spaces for future uses and giving […]