Medina House, Vernacular architectural structure in Hove, United Kingdom
Medina House was a three-story building located along Hove's seafront that formed part of the Medina Baths complex. It featured a swimming pool and slipper baths, with changing rooms and facilities designed to serve the female clientele.
Paul B. Chambers designed and built this structure between 1893 and 1894, opening it to the public on September 13, 1894. During World War II, it was temporarily converted into a medical facility to provide healthcare services to the local community.
The building served as a bathing facility exclusively for women until 1946, reflecting Victorian social practices where swimming spaces were strictly separated by gender. This design choice shows how architecture once reinforced social conventions of the era.
The site sits directly on the seafront and is easily accessible on foot, though it is located in a busy area with many other attractions nearby. Visitors should note that the building no longer exists as it was demolished in 2018.
The building suffered multiple fires in 2013 and 2014 that caused significant damage and sparked years of debate about its preservation. These fires ultimately led to its complete demolition in 2018.
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