Our readers shared their thoughts on Olympic swimmer Wendy Burrell joining others to bid a 'farewell' to Carlisle's baths. 

Members of the public joined campaigners from the Friends of Carlisle Victorian and Turkish Baths to say 'goodbye and thank you', before the baths closed their doors - with no concrete plans for re-opening.

Ms Burrell, who was just 16 when she represented Great Britain at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, spent thousands of hours training with Carlisle Secondary Amateur Swimming Club at the James Street baths from the age of eight.

Here's what you had to say. 

Mary Treme said: "This is a shame why oh way is it that they have to destroy everything. The baths could be a great attraction for people visiting Carlisle but no do what you do best pull it down."

Amelia Whyte said: "Sorry I've been saying for years they were doing this. No one bothers until its too late, people had opportunity to oppose."

Sharon Joy Reynolds said: "It's hard to believe the lessons of the past haven't been learned. Our city keeps destroying our beautiful old buildings and their history."