The swimming baths on Balliol road opened in 1888 and for generations it was at the centre of recreational life in Bootle.
The baths closed in 1990 and most of the building was demolished to make way for a car park and sadly only the façade remains today. For over 100 years the baths served as an important community hub.
Photographs of Balliol baths were recently posted on the ECHO Facebook page where people were asked to share their stories of the old Victorian bathhouse. The photo's sparked nostalgic memories for those who were lucky enough to use them back in the day.
