Over these two days, eight artists with Birmingham connections will present SLIP, a programme of new and existing work involving music, video and installation, in the usually closed private washing bath departments. There will also be a series of short films curated by Kino 10 and co-organised with Fierce Festival (www.wearefierce.org). Featured artists include Sophie Bullock, Sarah Farmer, Sheila Ghelani, Annie Mahtani, Emily Warner, Alek Wojtulewicz and the duo Under The Plans.

The artists’ work can be viewed on Friday, September 11th (4pm-8pm) and Saturday September 12th (10am-4:30pm). Entry to the works is free.

In tandem with the arts event, on Saturday 12th, the Friends of Moseley Road Baths will be conducting guided tours around the building, including areas not usually open to the public, commencing at Noon, then at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Places are limited, so please arrive early. Visitors will also have the chance to purchase Pool of Memories – A History of Moseley Road Baths, the Friends’ book on the history of the baths, along with other memorabilia including greetings cards and a range of postcards.

Also on Saturday, between 1pm-2pm only, there will be an allotted hour’s free swimming to encourage visitors to not only see the building, but to experience it for its primary purpose. Places are on a first come, first served basis and buoyancy aids can be provided. Any queries can be sent to [email protected]

For both the remainder of Birmingham Heritage Week and beyond the swimming pool will be open daily at the times shown on the city council website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/moseleyroadpool meaning that visitors can bathe in over one hundred years of history and heritage.

Additionally, on Friday, September 11th the Friends of Moseley Road Baths will be taking part in a local history and craft fayre at the MG Cars Sales Centre in Lowhill Lane, Rednal. The event takes place between 1pm-6pm. Visitors to this event will also have the chance to see the MG museum and visit Lord Austin’s office.