During the winter months in the 1940s, the swimming pool at Stirchley Baths was boarded over to create a dance floor and bands used to play.
Huge thanks to Wendy Pearson for these photographs that show this in action! Here’s Den Jones and his orchestra who were performing that night…
Do you have any stories or memories about dancing or watching a band at Stirchley Baths – or about anything in the Baths’ history? Leave a comment here or come along to our upcoming Splash Back In Time events:
- Monday 11th March, 11am to 12.30pm, Stirchley library
- Tuesday 19th March, 12.30pm to 4pm, Stirchley Community Centre
You can see a potted history of Stirchley Baths by clicking HERE – can you help to fill in the gaps?