Washing Rules

Saltaire Village, West Yorks.

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From 'Salt and Light' website about Saltaire:

"Presumably because Titus Salt wanted Saltaire to look smart, attractive and orderly - he had, after all spent a fortune on his vision for a 'model' township - there were various rules of conduct for the tenants. He provided his villagers with state-of-the-(Victorian)-art Baths and a Wash-house in the centre of the village. Because of this, he tried to dissuade the villagers from hanging washing across the streets and yards."