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The building, which was designed by the borough engineer and architect, A.E. Darby, and was officially opened by the [[George VI|Duke]] and [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother|Duchess of York]] in 1929.<ref name=roman>{{cite web|url=https://romanroadlondon.com/york-hall-boxing-heritage-bethnal-green/|title=York Hall – the history of the home of British Boxing|date=22 February 2019|publisher=Roman Road London}}</ref> It started hosting boxing events in the 1950s.<ref name=roman/> |
The building, which was designed by the borough engineer and architect, A.E. Darby, and was officially opened by the [[George VI|Duke]] and [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother|Duchess of York]] in 1929.<ref name=roman>{{cite web|url=https://romanroadlondon.com/york-hall-boxing-heritage-bethnal-green/|title=York Hall – the history of the home of British Boxing|date=22 February 2019|publisher=Roman Road London}}</ref> It started hosting boxing events in the 1950s.<ref name=roman/> |
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The historic [[Turkish Bath]] or [[banya (sauna)|banya]] in the basement was the last publicly run example in the East End of London. In 1972 there were still six Turkish baths, a legacy of the high Jewish population of Russian and Polish origin. This included the traditional suites of Russian and Turkish steam rooms, sauna, relaxation lounge. However, the |
The historic [[Turkish Bath]] or [[banya (sauna)|banya]] in the basement was the last publicly run example in the East End of London. In 1972 there were still six Turkish baths, a legacy of the high Jewish population of Russian and Polish origin. This included the traditional suites of Russian and Turkish steam rooms, sauna, relaxation lounge. However, the facility, which is owned by [[Tower Hamlets Council]], was threatened with closure in 2004.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.londonpoolscampaign.com/pools/yorkhall|title=York Hall - Saved! Feb 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Mark Gould| title=York Hall beats the count | work=The Guardian | url=http://society.guardian.co.uk/societyguardian/story/0,7843,1160190,00.html| accessdate=13 May 2007 | location=London | date=3 March 2004}}</ref> |
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This popular and often full facility was closed and, after a major-refurbishment in a joint project between the local Tower Hamlets council and Greenwich Leisure, was re-branded as an upmarket ''Spa London'' by the council in July 2007, amid vocal protests from its users. Treatment rooms were added to provide a range of upmarket beauty treatments and other facilities now include a hammam, large sauna, two 'aroma' steam rooms, several hot rooms, a bucket shower, ice fountain and plunge pool.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/beauty/spas/spa-of-the-week-york-hall-thermal-spa-bethnal-green-a4124061.html|title= Spa of the week: York Hall Day Spa, Bethnal Green |work=Evening Standard |accessdate=25 September 2019}}</ref> |
This popular and often full facility was closed and, after a major-refurbishment in a joint project between the local Tower Hamlets council and Greenwich Leisure, was re-branded as an upmarket ''Spa London'' by the council in July 2007, amid vocal protests from its users. Treatment rooms were added to provide a range of upmarket beauty treatments and other facilities now include a hammam, large sauna, two 'aroma' steam rooms, several hot rooms, a bucket shower, ice fountain and plunge pool.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/beauty/spas/spa-of-the-week-york-hall-thermal-spa-bethnal-green-a4124061.html|title= Spa of the week: York Hall Day Spa, Bethnal Green |work=Evening Standard |accessdate=25 September 2019}}</ref> |
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| Address | London, England, United Kingdom |
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| Location | Bethnal Green |
| Public transit |  Bethnal Green,  Cambridge Heath |
| Owner | Tower Hamlets Council |
| Operator | Greenwich Leisure Limited |
| Capacity | 1 ,200 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
The York Hall, officially known as York Hall Leisure Centre is a multi-purpose indoor arena and leisure complex in Bethnal Green, London and is situated on Old Ford Road. The hall, opened in 1929 with a capacity of 1,200, and is an international boxing venue[1] and holds concerts and other live events as well as providing a local gymnasium and swimming pool.[2] The site is now split into three sections: a leisure centre with pool and gymnasium; a Spa and a multi-use events hall.
History
The building, which was designed by the borough engineer and architect, A.E. Darby, and was officially opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1929.[3] It started hosting boxing events in the 1950s.[3]
The historic Turkish Bath or banya in the basement was the last publicly run example in the East End of London. In 1972 there were still six Turkish baths, a legacy of the high Jewish population of Russian and Polish origin. This included the traditional suites of Russian and Turkish steam rooms, sauna, relaxation lounge. However, the facility, which is owned by Tower Hamlets Council, was threatened with closure in 2004.[4][5]
This popular and often full facility was closed and, after a major-refurbishment in a joint project between the local Tower Hamlets council and Greenwich Leisure, was re-branded as an upmarket Spa London by the council in July 2007, amid vocal protests from its users. Treatment rooms were added to provide a range of upmarket beauty treatments and other facilities now include a hammam, large sauna, two 'aroma' steam rooms, several hot rooms, a bucket shower, ice fountain and plunge pool.[6]
The York Hall Leisure Centre's facelift included a state-of-the-art gymnasium that doubled the size of the previous gym area, a refurbished reception area and pool and new changing rooms. The gym is blessed with a newly installed functional area including TRX and Technogym's latest functional frame.[7]
The hall is also a popular venue for professional wrestling events, having hosted shows for major promotions such as TNA Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Revolution Pro Wrestling and Frontier Wrestling Alliance, among others. The hall hosted the UFC London open workouts in March 2019 featuring Darren Till, Dominick Reyes and others.[8] The Hall is also where the press conference for the first boxing match between KSI and Logan Paul took place in July 2018.[9]
Transport
York Hall is served by Bethnal Green on the London Underground and Cambridge Heath on the London Overground via Cambridge Heath Road, a range of local London Buses routes also give access, 8, 106, 254, 309, 388, D3 and D6 and night routes N8 and N253.[10]
References
- ^ Boxing: Harrison calls for York Hall reprieve Sandra Laville (The Daily Telegraph) accessed 7 Dec 2007
- ^ Europe Travel News. "Public spa for London's Bethnal Green". Europe Travel News. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
- ^ a b "York Hall – the history of the home of British Boxing". Roman Road London. 22 February 2019.
- ^ "York Hall - Saved! Feb 2004".
- ^ Mark Gould (3 March 2004). "York Hall beats the count". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 13 May 2007.
- ^ "Spa of the week: York Hall Day Spa, Bethnal Green". Evening Standard. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ^ "Work set to begin on revamp of York Hall Turkish Baths". HCM. 12 September 2005.
- ^ "When and where are the UFC London open workouts and weigh-ins?". Metro.co.uk. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ^ "Logan Paul storms out of press conference". Metro. 18 July 2018.
- ^ "StackPath". www.bettervenues.org.uk.
External links
- Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Sport in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- History of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Indoor arenas in London
- Sports venues in London
- Boxing venues in the United Kingdom
- Tourist attractions in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Bethnal Green