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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Greenwich 1969
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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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 | - | - | - |
| Greenwich—2nd Class | - | - | - |
| Eltham—Small | 1 | 1 | - |
| Eltham—Large | 1 | 1 | - |
| Eltham—Spastics | 1 | 1 | - |
| Plumstead—Small | 1 | 1 | - |
| Plumstead—Large | 1 | 1 | - |
| Woolwich— Small | - | - | - |
| Woolwich—Large | - | - | - |
| Totals | 5 | 5 | - |
I am indebted to Mr. D. F. Wallis, Baths Manager, for the
following information and statistics in respect of the financial year
1969/70.
"The Council's Baths Department comprises four Baths Establishments,
a Sports Centre 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, a Launderette on the Abbey Estate, and a Sports
Centre at Eltham.
During the Winter season, the Large Pools at Greenwich and
Woolwich are converted into halls, and a wide range of recreational
activities are provided, including an indoor bowling green, roller
skating, badminton, table tennis, men's "keep fit" and five-a-side
football.
During the year under review, 15,435 swimming lessons were
provided through the various schemes operating in the Department,
in addition to instruction given to school children attending in
organised classes.
Facilities for Cricket and Golf practice and Rhythm and Movement
classes for women, are provided at the Eltham Sports Centre."
The following table gives attendances at each Establishment for
the year ending 31st March, 1970:—