Demolition work began at one of the corners of the unique art-deco building in May 1990Demolition work began at one of the corners of the unique art-deco building in May 1990
Demolition work began at one of the corners of the unique art-deco building in May 1990

Derby Baths: 12 poignant scenes which capture the final days of Blackpool's famous pool

By Claire Lark
Published 2nd Sep 2022, 15:45 BST

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The subject of Derby Baths, its memories and sad demise are still talked about in Blackpool.

It’s one of those iconic places which most people have a tale to tell and will always be a valued piece of the resort’s legacy. These photos tap into its end, the days when the bulldozers moved in to begin the task of demolition. It didn’t go without a fight though – people protested and made their voices heard to the bitter end – but to no avail.

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A bulldozer eats away at the once proud Derby Baths in May 1990

1. Derby Baths demolition

A bulldozer eats away at the once proud Derby Baths in May 1990 Photo: National World

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A sign of the times - this was 1989

2. Derby Baths demolition

A sign of the times - this was 1989 Photo: National World

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The last few piles of rubble were the final remnants of the famous Derby Baths in this aerial shot from 1990

3. Derby Baths demolition

The last few piles of rubble were the final remnants of the famous Derby Baths in this aerial shot from 1990 Photo: National World

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The concrete pillars hang on by a thread whilst the Splash Land sign can be seen firmly fixed to a wall - but not for much longer

4. Derby Baths demolition

The concrete pillars hang on by a thread whilst the Splash Land sign can be seen firmly fixed to a wall - but not for much longer Photo: National World

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This is quite a familiar photo which has resurfaced through the years. It shows how people made their feelings clear

5. Derby Baths demolition

This is quite a familiar photo which has resurfaced through the years. It shows how people made their feelings clear Photo: National World

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The mangled wreck of steel work was all that remained in 1990

6. Derby Baths demolition

The mangled wreck of steel work was all that remained in 1990 Photo: Submit

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