I put an article on the Parlington History site recently about the spa baths that were sold in 1911.
The Sale by Hollis & Webb
On Tuesday 30th May 1911 at 3:00pm the Boston Spa Baths along with a Corn Mill in Sherburn in Elmet and some agricultural land were sold at auction, by order of T. Herbert Prater, Esq., Agent for Col. F. R. T. T. Gascoigne D.S.O.
The baths were lot 14 and described thus: Boston Spa
The famous and beautiful Boston Spa Baths and saline spring and well timbered Pleasure Grounds, together with boating and valuable extensive Fishing Rights in and upon the River Wharfe.
The BATH HOUSE is of attractive design carried out in stone with slated roof, and contains two baths (h. and c.), with accommodation for another bath, cosy Tea Room, excellent large Refreshment Room, with a three window bay from which delightful views up and down the river are obtained, Pump Room with stove and hot water cylinder, Kitchen with range, one Bedroom, Scullery, Coalhouse, Pantry and two E.C’s [Earth Closets?]
Whilst out and about yesterday I decided to see if I could get to a better advantage point on the opposite bank of the River Wharfe to photograph the former baths. The view is from the private farmland on the Thorp Arch side of the river. I was fortunate to be able to ask permission of the famer and take a few pictures whilst the weather was good, unfortunately I was shooting into the sun, so some bloom in the lens was inevitable. Any way the photo in this post is one of my shots, enhanced a touch in Photoshop!
This is the location in Google Maps.
View Former Boston Spa Baths in a larger map