Edinburgh
Material has been made available relating to the development of Baths & Wash Houses in Edinburgh by the following;
The Public Wash Houses of Edinburgh Steven Robb (Book of Old Edinburgh Club New Series Vol.10 2014 pp.127-150)
Steven Robb The Public Wash Houses of Edinburgh
Thank for sharing your father’s memories Katherine. If your father has any more recollections please add them.
Hi there, my father recalls close to the kirkgate area. He remembers a public swimming pool connected to a steamy bathhouse. He was able to go there once a week. Bath was mopped out and cleaned. He was allowed 15 minutes and then a knock on the door for next person. He said it cost a shilling.
I am trying to write a book describing my mothers family which is an extraordinary story. As part of this I need some information on the Steamie. I think it would have been Leith. my father worked in the steamie sometime around the 30s or 40s I think. his name was Jimmy Donaldson. I would love to be able to talk to someone about the steamie at this era as back ground for my book. I suspect my mother and father might have met there ? would this be possible ?
best wishes
Jan Cameron