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During 1957, the total number of persons using the bath was 46,557 (28,652 in 1956).
The average number of persons attending per day (wet or fine) was 304. The maximum
number at any one session was 600.
As this bath is uncovered, it is only opened for swimmers during the summer months—
May to September—and the attendance varies to a great extent according to weather
conditions. Although the summer of 1957 was poor in sunshine, the attendances at the
bath were nearly up to peak figures, suggesting an increase in the popularity of swimming
as a pastime locally.
A paddling pool for young children is available in Cranleigh Gardens play park—the
capacity of the pool is 20,600 gallons and the depth from 3 inches to 12 inches; the water
of the pool is free running and is treated by continuous chlorination for hygienic purposes.
During the year the use of this pool increased greatly. Water samping from the pool showed
during July that bacteriological contamination was excessive, so it was necessary to close
the pool for a few days for a complete overhaul and cleansing. It was arranged also that
work should be done during the winter to enable a more thorough distribution of chlorine
through the whole of the pool.
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