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Public Baths and Washhouses.—Greenwich is in the happy
position of having a modern establishment for its Public Baths and
Washhouses, situated in Trafalgar Road, and covering an area of
1¼ acres. Originally there were 3 large swimming baths, 74 ladies
and gents' slipper baths, medicated vapour and foam baths,
washhouses and laundry, etc.
During the war the Ladies 2nd Class Swimming Bath was
demolished by enemy action and it has been decided that when
Ministry permission is obtained for reinstatement the bath will in
future be utilised not for swimming but for Turkish Vapour Baths.
In this respect the Adoptive Acts Committee have agreed upon a
scheme and plans are now being drawn up with a view to an early
start being made.
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 bacterio—
logical tests taken periodically.
I am indebted to Mr. K. L. Embley, Superintendent Engineer,
for the following statistics :—

*Includes 43,112 School-children.