Community plunges into Bramley Baths ownership with fancy-dress swim - in pictures

Peter White, one of the New Year's Day swimmers who wore fancy dress to celebrate the first day of operation of Bramley Baths by a community group Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The 109-year-old complex was earmarked for closure by Leeds city council as it strives to make £51m worth of savings in the next financial year Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The original cubicles line the pool in the Grade II-listed complex, which is one of the few remaining Edwardian bathhouses in the north of England Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

More New Year's Day swimmers take the plunge on the first day of community operation Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The baths will open for 49 hours a week, providing regular access to swimming, gym facilities, fitness classes and social activities Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

A young New Year's Day swimmer in fancy dress Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The Friends of Bramley Baths will offer swimming lessons to children from 14 schools, and a lifeguard training programme for young people Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

Stained glass windows in the Grade II-listed complex Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian

The original foundry chimney was built from 8,000 bricks made locally in Kirkstall Photograph: Christopher Thomond for the Guardian