Public Provision Flashcards
1
Q
what are public provisions
A
local council provision of facilities for the masses to participate
2
Q
what were The Wash Houses Act of 1846
A
- encourage cleanliness of a person and clothing
- cleanliness is an important part of disease prevention
- public baths and washhouses made it easier for people to wash who live in cramped houses
- places for drying laundry
3
Q
what are public baths
A
first and second class facilities to reflect the social class and provided areas for them to wash and clean their clothes
4
Q
why did local authorities provide recreational activities
A
- people started to get ill from moisture in the air
- disease was rife
- meant less involvement in physical activity
5
Q
what else were the baths used for
A
recreational activities like swimming
