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Newcastle city pool re-opens after £7.5m revamp

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The external features of the building have been retained

Newcastle's historic City's Baths have re-opened after a £7.5m redevelopment.

The pool and Turkish baths on Northumberland Road closed in 2013 as part of £100m council cuts.

The Grade II-listed venue, which was in built in 1928, was taken over by Fusion Lifestyle who said they had "completely fallen in love" with the baths.

A gym, sauna and fitness studio are also now open, while a spokesman said the Turkish baths and spa would re-open soon.

Fusion also took over Newcastle City Hall, which was under threat of closure as part of a consultation into multimillion-pound budget cuts in the city.

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The pool area has been totally remodelled
News imageNorthumberland & Newcastle Society External view in 1930Northumberland & Newcastle Society
The baths in 1930, to the left, with Newcastle City Hall (right) which has also been saved from closure
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