Tributes have been paid to a well-known member of the Turkish Baths team who has passed away.
Bob died peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday (2nd August) following a short battle with a brain tumour.
He was a recognisable face at Turkish Baths during his role as an attendant and history tour guide.
A spokesperson for Turkish Baths said:
“Whether you knew Bob for many years or only a short time, he was a huge part of our Turkish Baths family.
“His humour, his endless supply of jokes, and his chattiness touched all of us.
“He became famous on TripAdvisor for all the wonderful comments visitors left about him.
“We loved that while he was recovering from a stroke, customers would often ask, "Where's Bob?" It was a true testament to how much he meant to everyone who came through our doors.”
They added:
“My favourite thing was his ability to know a strange fact about wherever you were from, a skill he picked up from his days traveling as a rep.
“After lots of rehabilitation, we were so proud to welcome him back to the team, and he continued to work with us until just a few weeks ago.
“His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will stay with us always. He will remain a huge part of the team.”
One visitor said:
“Such a lovely man and always so welcoming. He made everyone feel special when he was on shift. Love to his family and friends.”
Another added:
“Such sad news. Condolences to all who knew Bob. As a visitor, it was clear to see his passion and enthusiasm for sharing his unparalleled knowledge on the history of Turkish Baths.”
A third said:
“Bob was such a wonderful person and always smiling. He always made us feel welcome. Our condolences to his family and to everyone at the Turkish Baths.”
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