“… in Johannesburg, baths are a necessity, not a luxury” The establishment of Johannesburg’s first municipal swimming bath, 1900s-1910s
Following on the commitment of the Johannesburg Town Council and an increasing demand to provide facilities for exercise and relaxation, Johannesburg’s mayor opened the Town’s first public swimming bath on the 18th of January, 1909. Unease was felt in Britain about the health of urban residents at t...
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2018-12-01
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| Online Access: | https://newcontree.org.za/index.php/nc/article/view/64 |