This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

Old doors to the baths.

The door on the left was the females bath entrance. Door on the right for males.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

Signs - Females - Baths - Males.

The door on the left was the females bath entrance. Door on the right for males.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

Old painted on sign.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

This is the Rolfe Street Baths - now used as an exhibition hall for the museum.

It was built in 1888 originally on Rolfe Street in Smethwick.

Pastscape - Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

BCLM - map - click on Rolfe Street Baths.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of the building that houses the Newcomen Steam Engine.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

The model of the Wooden Pit Frame as seen at the Racecourse Colliery.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Old motorbike in the exhibition.

Has AJS on it. Reg no. D3-7693.

1916 - A.J.S. 550cc V-TWIN

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Sign - Disabled access through The Hall of Fame.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Exhibit about Women Workers.

National Federation of Women Workers.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Sign - Home Life, also model of canal and narrowboat.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of The Workers Institute building.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of the Helter Skeltor as seen in the Fairground.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of The Workers Institute building.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs - Famous Faces - Famous Names.

This side includes Lenny Henry, Julie Walters and Frank Skinner.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Sign - The Black Country And The White Slaves of England.

How the chainmakers of 1910 forged history.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Old safes.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Dudley.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs - Famous Faces - Famous Names.

This side includes Beverley Knight.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Wolverhampton.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Top sign - Birmingham Canal Navigations Notice.

Bottom sign - Canals.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Sign - Discover the museum.

The heart of the Black Country.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Walsall.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Walsall.

Tangye vertical engine

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Wolverhampton.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of Dudley 34 tram.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Sandwell.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs - Famous Faces - Famous Names.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Dudley.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Sandwell.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Walsall.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

Signs saying Sandwell.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Second exhibition - has models of the buildings at the museum.

Model of a narrowboat. Came out of focus.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

First exhibition room I found.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs about the Rolfe Street Baths in Smethwick.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs about the Rolfe Street Baths in Smethwick.

This is the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

The museum was established in 1975, and the first buildings moved here in 1976. Since then a 26 acre site has been developed, with the unique conditions of living and working in the Black Country from the mid 19th century to early 20th century.

It is off Tipton Road in Dudley.

Exhibition hall inside the former Rolfe Street Baths building.

Signs about the Rolfe Street Baths in Smethwick.

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I was walking down Tipton Road, after leaving Birmingham New Road, Tipton, and heading back to Dudley, when I walked past the Black Country Living Museum.

Rolfe Street Baths

Rolfe Street Baths were built on Rolfe Street, Smethwick in 1888. However in 1989 the baths were closed and dismantled, to be re-erected in 1999 at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley for use as exhibiton space. The original architects were Harris, Martin & Harris of Birmingham.The baths were built by the Smethwick Local Board of Health to provide washing and recretional facilities. The entrance building is a three-storey red brick structure with moulded terracotta panels depicting fish, herons and wildlife in-line with the Arts and Craft movement of the period. It has decorative cast iron columns and columns supporting the curved roof of the pool hall. The original facilities included two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

When visitors arrive at the Museum they are faced by the impressive three-storey frontage of the Rolfe Street Baths complex rescued from its original location in Smethwick where it had been erected in 1888. The building now houses the Museum’s new reception and exhibition galleries. Built to provide washing and recreational facilities at a time when few houses had running water, the baths were masterminded by Smethwick Local Board of Health, in response to the early Public Health Acts of the 1840s.

The building is a striking example of late nineteenth century civic architecture. The ornamental brickwork and moulded terracotta panels in the false gables of the façade depicting fish, herons and wildlife rarely seen in such industrial surroundings reflect the Arts and Crafts movement of the period. The decorative cast iron arches and columns supporting the curved roof in the pool hall are typically Victorian. The ornate three-storey frontage with the baths entrance and manager’s living accommodation formed an architecturally pleasing screen to the large utilitarian shed-like structures housing the two swimming pools, twenty-eight slipper baths, two showers and municipal laundry.

In 1989 the building was taken down from its Rolfe Street location, preserved and recorded brick by brick before being faithfully re-erected on the Museum site ten years later. Remembered with nostalgia by local swimmers, the large pool halls now house the Museum’s exhibition galleries, and the archive resource centre (open by appointment) is accommodated behind the impressive three-storey façade.

Wilkins & Mitchell Chassis Press

This is a Wilkins & Mitchell Chassis Press. It is near the Tipton Road entrance to the Black Country Museum.

Built in 1913 for Rubery Owen Ltd. Darlaston. Erected & maintained by The Hulbert Group, Dudley.