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Tottenham Public Baths
December 04
All pictures © Reaperman12
Tottenham public baths were opened in 1904. The baths provided affordable washing facilities for the poor and working classes at a time when only the upper and middle classes could afford the luxury of bathrooms In their homes.
There are two main pools and several rooms filled with baths for public use. The main pool served a dual purpose acting as a social center with a temporary wooden floor covering the pool. This meant that the pool could be used to host boxing, dances and Theatrical productions.
Spiraling maintenance costs combined with the opening of a new swimming pool practically next door meant that the grade 2 listed baths were forced to close in 1991.
During my morning here I somehow managed to take very few pictures, Completely forgetting to take any exterior shots next time I happen to be in the Tottenham I will check back to take a few more.
- Do well and Doubt not -
