Smedley Hydro, Former hydropathic spa in Birkdale, Southport, England
Located in Merseyside, the five-story structure contains extensive facilities including Turkish baths, plunge pools, and numerous guest rooms with water amenities.
Originally constructed as Birkdale College in the early 1870s, John Smedley purchased the property in 1876 for £7,500 to establish a therapeutic center.
The building transformed from an educational institution to a health resort, reflecting Victorian society's interest in water-based therapeutic treatments.
The General Register Office at Smedley Hydro maintains over 260 million records of births, deaths, and marriages in England and Wales.
The government requisitioned the building during World War II for population registration purposes and never returned it to its original hotel function.
Location: Southport
Inception: 1876
Floors above the ground: 5
GPS coordinates: 53.63060,-3.02012
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:17
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