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Greenwich 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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Public Baths and Washhouses
There are 4 Borough Council Public Baths, 2 Public Washhouses
and a Council Launderette.
A summary of Bacteriological Samples taken from the various swimming baths during the year with the results of the examinations is given in the following table:—
| Bath | No. of Samples | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich—1st Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Greenwich—2nd Class | 2 | 2 | |
| Eltham—Small | 2 | 2 | |
| Eltham—Large | 1 | 1 | |
| Eltham—Spastics | 1 | 1 | — |
| Plumstead—Small | 1 | 1 | — |
| Plumstead—Large | 1 | 1 | — |
| Woolwich—Small | 1 | 1 | — |
| Woolwich—Large | 1 | 1 | — |
| Totals | 12 | 12 |
I am indebted to Mr. D. F. Wallis, Baths Manager, for the
following information and statistics in respect of the financial year
1968/69:—
"The Council has four Baths Establishments and a Launderette.
There are two Swimming Baths at each of the four Establishments
and in addition there is a Hydrotherapy Pool at the Eltham Baths.
Warm baths for men and women are available at Plumstead,
Woolwich and Greenwich. Turkish and Russian Baths are provided
at Plumstead and Greenwich. There are public laundries at Plumstead
and Greenwich, and the Council has a Launderette on the
Abbey Estate.
During the winter season, the Large Pools at Eltham, Greenwich
and Woolwich were converted into halls, and a wide range of
recreational activities was made available, including an indoor
bowling green, roller skating, badminton and table tennis. The hall
at Eltham was let for many functions ranging from wrestlingboxing,
dancing, netball and badminton.
During the year under review 19,138 swimming lessons were
provided through the various schemes operating in the Department.