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Attendants bathing boys at the Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914
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Attendants bathing boys at the Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914
Attendants bathing boys at the Central Street Cleansing Station, London, 1914. Women wash boys in bath tubs; most homes at this time had no bathroom and children could suffer form lice, worms and other such problems exacerbated by lack of proper sanitation
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Media ID 15181896
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Attendant Bath Bath Tub Bathing Bathroom Cleanliness Cleansing Station Council Finsbury Greater London Council Hygiene Islington London County Council Public Health Washing Central Street
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This print captures a significant moment in London's history - attendants bathing boys at the Central Street Cleansing Station in 1914. In an era when most homes lacked proper sanitation facilities, this cleansing station played a crucial role in maintaining public health and hygiene. The image showcases women diligently washing young boys in bath tubs, highlighting the dire conditions many children faced due to the absence of bathrooms. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by families during that time, with lice, worms, and other sanitation-related issues posing serious threats to their well-being. It also sheds light on the dedication of these unknown attendants who took on this vital profession to ensure cleanliness within their community. Located on Central Street in Finsbury, London County Council (LCC) and Greater London Council (GLC) were responsible for establishing such stations across the city. This particular image was preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, providing us with valuable insight into early 20th-century public health initiatives. As we admire this monochrome snapshot frozen in time, it is important to acknowledge how far we have come since then. Today's modern amenities make it easy for us to take basic sanitation for granted. Let this photograph serve as a reminder of our progress while honoring those individuals who dedicated themselves to improving public health standards over a century ago.
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