The landmark building originally housed two swimming baths which were built in 1904. The imposing Kings Rooms structure that connected the baths to Acton High Road was added in 1926 and consisted of facilities including foyer, cloakroom and kitchens. In its


heyday the facility was popular amongst local residents, not only


as a swimming pool but also as a music venue when, during the winter months, both pools were boarded over and the area used as a dance hall.


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Despite the facility’s ongoing popularity with members of the public it was in desperate need of updating and in December 2011 the site was closed and a redevelopment plan initiated. This consisted of integrating a new three-floor council amenities


centre with the front portion of the original Grade II listed building. The new centre is due to house a 25-metre long swimming pool, library, gym, and fitness studios as well as offices for the local council’s Families Services Departments.


As part of the site’s redevelopment the original structure housing both swimming baths had to be demolished and the prominent Kings Rooms building significantly altered internally.


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