Govanhill Baths

[1][4] The foundation stone for the new baths and wash-house was laid on 3 July 1914 by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Sir Daniel Macaulay Stevenson.

[5] The campaign to save the baths began almost straight away, and resulted in a community protest occupation of the building from 17 March until 7 August that year.

Sheriff's officers accompanied by mounted police finally removed the protesters and shuttered the windows and doors with steel.

[9] Since its closure in 2001, Govanhill Baths has been the site of a variety of events meant to campaign for and promote awareness, including theatre and musical performances, art installations, and a skate-park.

A three-step plan was made to transform the building with Turkish and sauna suites, an allotment, a community café and music venue.

Some had to be turned away from the front doors when they arrived with towels and swimming gear as the initial refilling was a test of the pool's integrity to confirm its viability for returning to use.

[11] Artists who have exhibited at the baths include Anthea Hamilton and Nicholas Byrne, as part of the 2014 Glasgow International biennial visual arts festival.

In addition to health and wellness initiatives, GBCT offers a range of community outreach and arts programmes.

It also runs: the People's Pantry, a membership-based organisation where people can purchase food at subsidised rates; The Deep End, an arts space providing artists studios, workshop spaces and room hire; Govanhill Youth Club, providing activities for local children.