The remains of a Victorian bathhouse have recently been discovered beneath a car park in the Mayfield area of Manchester. The site was excavated by archaeologists from the University of Salford’s Centre for Applied Archaeology in advance of the development – plans for which include new residences, retail space, leisure facilities, and the city’s first new public park in more than 100 years. The investigation revealed the layout of the bathhouse, including some of its finer details, such as the ornate tiles that once lined the bathing pools.