Royal Pump Rooms
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From the 1840s onwards the British spa town tourist industry began to wane thanks to the growing popularity of spas in |
From the 1840s onwards the British spa town tourist industry began to wane thanks to the growing popularity of spas in continental Europe, notably [[Spa town#Belgium|Belgium]] and [[List of spa towns in France|France]]. Faced with the decline in demand for spa health treatments the decision was made in 1860 to close the Pump Rooms with a view to demolishing them and selling the land. However a group of local investors clubbed together and bought the building in October 1861. After spending £17,000 refurbishing the building, including adding [[Victorian Turkish baths]] and a swimming pool, the Pump Rooms re-opened in 1863.{{cite web|url=http://www.victorianturkishbath.org/_6DIRECTORY/AtoZEstab/England/LeamPump/LeamEng.htm|title=Royal Leamington Spa: Royal Pump Rooms and Baths|publisher=Victorian Turkish Bath|accessdate=31 July 2020}} |
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{{anchor|Leamington Corporation Act 1886}} |
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