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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
Brentford and Chiswick 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]
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slipper baths. 22 for men and 9 for women
In addition 2 hip baths are available particularly for the use of elderly
persons. The total number using the baths during 1957 was 42,269 persons.
In these premises are also 30 washing compartments comprising 30 coppers,
a rinsing section 30 drying horses, hot air drying compartments and 2 mangling
machines. Ratepayers are entitled to use these washing facilities at a small
charge of 6d per hour, and during 1957, 2,055 persons took advantage of the
service.
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