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Public Baths and Wash-Houses.—Greenwich is in the happy
position of having a modern establishment for its Public Baths and
Wash-Houses situated in Trafalgar Road. Comprising 3 large
swimming baths, 74 ladies' and gents' slipper baths, medicated,
vapour and foam baths, wash-houses, laundry, etc., it covers an
area of 1¼ acres.
The swimming baths are constructed of reinforced concrete and
lined with white marble terrazzo. Each bath is fitted with teak
dressing cubicles, shower and foot baths and has adequate sanitary
accommodation. The following table gives an indication of the sizes
of the baths:—
Length Width Depth
1st class Bath 100ft. 40ft. 3ft. to 7ft. 9ins.
*2nd Class Bath 70ft. 36ft. 3ft. to 6ft. 6ins.
(Ladies)
2nd Class Bath 80ft. 40ft. 3ft. to 6ft. 6ins.
(Gents)
*Out of order owing to lornb damage.
In connection with these baths there has been provided a most
up-to-date filtration, aeration and chlorination plant capable of
purifying the contents of each bath every ,3½ hours, thus enabling
bathers to use the baths with every confidence.
Regular chemical tests are taken (twice daily) and bacteriological
tests taken periodically.
The 2nd Class bath is open to bathers all the year round but
during the winter months (October to April) the 1st Class bath is
floored over and used for social functions of all kinds.
Introduction of the Vapour, Medicated and Foam baths in 1931
has enabled treatment to be undertaken for the benefit of Borough
residents suffering from various ailments such as neuritis, obesity
and rheumatic conditions, etc.
The public wash-house and its ancillaries are well patronised,
especially during the winter period and here, in a well-lighted and
warm room, provision is made for unlimited supplies of hot and cold
water to enable the family wash to be done at very low cost, the
charge including facilities for mangling and drying.
Ventilation throughout the building is by the Plenum system,
a system which allows for the closing of all windows thus excluding
dust, grit, etc., and yet ensuring complete circulation of pure air.