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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 1961 was 41,376.
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 1961, 1,373 persons took advantage of the
service.
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