The former Hillsborough Baths takes its name from the area which developed from the 1860s. The Ordnance Survey map of 1855 shows that Langsett Road (then called New Road) crossed a sparsely populated area outside city limits. The military barracks had recently been completed on the north side of New Road. On the south side – where this pub is – there were only the low-lying fields of Rawson Spring Farm and Rawson Spring itself which supplied the barracks with fresh water.

A photograph of the exterior of Hillsborough Baths

Photographs of Hillsborough Baths

A photograph of the Wadsley Bridge Council School swimming gala at Hillsborough Baths, in 1950

A photograph of the interior of Hillsborough Baths

Some of the original features from the baths, which can still be seen today – internally and externally

External photograph of the building – main entrance