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at all times in a clear and sterile condition by the most modern filtration
and chlorination units, and is periodically checked by analytical tests under
the direction of the Medical Officer of Health.
The following details of attendances for the year ended 31st March,1955,
are an indication of the value of the services, though it must be understood
that weather conditions are an important factor in regard to attendances at
the swimming pools, particularly so in respect of the open air pool:-
Private Baths: 195,373, Swimming Pools: 203,664, Wash-Houses: 40,852,
making a grand total of 439,889 patrons.
The establishments of the Baths and Wash-Houses Service administered
under the control of the Baths and Entertainments Committee are:-
(1) The CENTRAL ESTABLISHMENT, with
2 swimming Pools (100ft x 35ft and 75ft x 25ft), 30 Private Baths, 2
Foam Baths and the Municipal Hall (which is available during the winter
months - October to March).
(2) The CONWAY BOAD ESTABLISHMENT, with 18 Private Baths.
(3) The TIVERTON ROAD ESTABLISIMENT, with
22 Private Baths, and Public Wash-House consisting of 9 Rotary Washing
Machines, 3 Hydro extractors, 20 drying racks, 9 power mangles and
electric irons.
(4) The BROMLEY ROAD ESTABLISHMENT, with
14 Private Baths and Public Wash-House similar to Tiverton Road Establishment.
(5) The LIDO (Mid-May to Mid-September)
Open air bathing pool, with a capacity of 470,000 galls., providing
accommodation for 1,200 bathers, sun-bathing terraces, Children's
paddling pool and Restaurant.
CHARGES:SWIMMING:
Indoor Baths: Large Pool - Adults 8d; Juniors 4d; Spectators 3d
Small Pool - " 4d; " 3d; " 3d
Lido open air Pool:
Weekdays - " 8d; " 4d; " 6d
Week-ends - " l/6d; " 9d; " l/-d
PRIVATE BATHS:
Adults 9d. Children (at certain times only) 2d.