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Public Baths and Washhouses
Brentford:
In Clifden Road, Brentford, the Council maintains premises containing 21
slipper baths, 14 for men, and 7 for women. The total number using the baths
during 1959 was 21,350 persons.
Chiswick:-
In Belmont Road, Chiswick, the Council maintains premises containing 31
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 1959 was 42,460 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 1959, 1,708 persons took advantage of the
service.
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