 The building is noted for its architecture and is Grade II listed.The first public baths were built on the site by the Vestry of St. James in 1850.The proposal for the baths is mentioned in "Public Baths and Wash-houses (1850)" and suggests the baths follow a model of 64 first and second class baths, 60 washing compartments, 60 separate drying chambers, 16 ironing compartments and 2 large plunge baths (1st and 2nd class).