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3 unusual facts about Victoria Baths


Brackenhill Tower

It was one of three buildings included as candidates for restoration from the North West of England in the first BBC television programme Restoration in 2003, losing out to the eventual winner, Victoria Baths in Manchester.

Broomfield House

Broomfield House lost out to London Wilton's Music Hall, with the series' overall winner announced as Victoria Baths in Manchester.

Mavisbank House

Mavisbank reached the final round, but lost out to Manchester's Victoria Baths.


Priestnall School

They are all named after Manchester landmarks – the Bridgewater Hall, the Imperial War Museum, Urbis, the John Rylands Library, and Victoria Baths.

St Chrysostom's Church

St Mary's Hospital, Victoria Baths, the Chinese Consulate, Longsight Market, and a large part of the Curry Mile are all in the parish.


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