I recently visited Manchester for a location shoot I came across the Victoria Baths.
Manchester City Council decided it had to close Victoria Baths in 1993, which caused a vigorous reaction in the local community. Thankfully a campaign was launched and a Trust was set up to fully restore the building and bring the Turkish Baths and at least one of the swimming pools back into public use. You can follow the story here.
In the meantime I took a little dip...