A local authority may provide—
public baths and washhouses, either open or covered, and with or without drying grounds;
. . .
or any of those conveniences.
Section 221: Power of local authority to provide baths, bathing places and washhouses.
Public Health Act 1936 · 1936 c. 49View on legislation.gov.uk
Part VIII: Baths, Washhouses, Bathing Places, &c.
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