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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 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Brentford and Chiswick]

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They are open from approximately 1st April to 30th September each year,
according to weather conditions.
Public Baths and Washhooses
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 1963 was 16,908 persons.
Chiswick
In Belmont Road, Chiswick, the Council maintains premises containing 31
slipper baths, 22 for men, and 9 for women. In addition, 2hip baths are available
particularly for the use of elderly persons.
The total number using the baths during 1963 was 39,808.
In these premises are also 18 washing compartments comprising 18 coppers,
a rinsing section (4 hydro extractors), 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 1963, 1,219 persons took
advantage of the service.
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