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MORTUARY.
Of the mortuaries provided by the three constituent authorities, on
amalgamation only that at Wealdstone was retained, as it was the most
suitably constructed, was more central to the area than the others, and
it was felt that the one was sufficient to meet the needs of the district.
It was later improved by the installation of a refrigerating chamber.
During 1945, 244 bodies were received, post mortems were carried
out on 176 and 38 inquests were held. 68 bodies were admitted for
storage.
SWIMMING BATHS.
There are two open-air swimming baths in the district, one at Charles
Crescent, Honeybun Estate, Harrow, and the other at Christchurch
Avenue, Wealdstone. The former, constructed in 1923, measures 165 feet
by 75 feet, with a depth of 7 feet to 3 feet 6 inches. The water, after
being filtered, is treated by chlorination. Dressing accommodation,
shower and foot baths and sanitary conveniences are provided. The
Wealdstone bath, constructed in time for the 1934 season, measures
165 feet by 75 feet, with a depth of 8 feet 6 inches to 2 feet 6 inches.
In addition, there is a shallow semi-circular beginners' pool. Suitable
dressing accommodation, with shower and foot baths, and sanitary
conveniences are provided. The water is treated by passing through
filters and then chlorinated.
The duration of the turn-over period varies according to the amount
the baths are used, but it is at least once a day and at busy times is every
eight hours.
Daily tests are carried out for the presence of free chlorine and to
determine the p.H. value.