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The Laundry brochure. Click the link on the main page to download the full brochure as pdf
The Laundry, 1908. The exterior of the main building, 96 feet long, 70 feet wide
The ironing room
A large team of men and horses was required to collect and deliver laundry around the area
The packing room
Some of the Permanent Staff
Corner of the Washhouse where the Hand Work is done
More of the staff
Tutti Day, 1912. The Tuttimen visit the Laundry. Not surprisingly, the standard of dress here was very high, with all the ladies wearing flowers in their hair. [Albert Parsons]
Tutti Day, 1913. [Albert Parsons]
Tutti Day, 1915. [Albert Parsons]
Buildings in Laundry Yard before demolition, c1980s (Sent by Colin Honeybone, 2020)
Buildings in Laundry Yard before demolition, c1980s (Sent by Colin Honeybone, 2020)
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