2-888-166 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The St. Marylebone Baths and Washhouses, [London], 1850. New building with '...separate entrances for the different classes and sexes...There are 107 separate baths...the charges for a hot bath being 2d. and 6d., and for a cold bath 1d. and 3d., in each class respectively, each supplied with clean towels, looking-glass, etc...There is also, in each class, a vapour and shower bath. There are likewise two large swimming baths, with a constant supply of tepid water...The Wash-houses...will contain 89 separate pairs of wash-tubs and boilers, supplied with hot and cold water, and with a drying-closet to each compartment...The whole establishment is...ventilated by means of a lofty shaft...which also makes a good feature in the general effect of the building; and will, when completed, accommodate 5000 persons daily...the architect is Mr. C. Eales'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.