Public wash house Liverpool (1959), BFI National Archive
Admire the industriousness of the Liverpool women who transport huge bundles of laundry to and from the local washhouse every week, crammed into old prams or balanced skilfully on their heads. The washhouse doubles as a social hub for the women, with a cafe and creche facilities. At the time of filming, this one in the Pontack Lane area was one of 13 remaining original public washhouses in the city, although new more modernised buildings were under last working washhouse closed
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