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Public bath 'n swimming pool in the past?

Was there public washing and swimming pool for recreation in Ealing in the distant past?  If so, where were these municipal amenities located and were they free of cost please?  I know about the pool at Gurnell. Thanks.

Gerry Tan ● 4658d4 Comments

I remember going to Longfield baths as a schoolboy in the late 70s/early 80s; we used to do our swimming lessons there. I think it shut in the mid 80s when Gurnell came along.There was a similar Victorian pool in Brentford which is also long gone. I also remember an outdoor pool on the South Acton/Chiswick borders.

John Walker ● 4658d

At a guess Gerry, at least 20 years ago.

Nigel Brooks ● 4658d

Thanks Nigel. When did those bath facilities close please?

Gerry Tan ● 4658d

Longfield Baths, behind the Town Hall had both a swimming pool, 'slipper baths' and private bathrooms.

Nigel Brooks ● 4658d