I looked on Wikipedia, and it said Prussian armies had showers installed in their barracks in 1879. However, I couldn't find any information on the installation of showers in London. When did England start using showers instead of baths?
2007-06-19 12:06:54 · 3 answers · asked by Rosa B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
I wouldn't take this answer to the bank, but everything I found on line suggested there were no showers in common use in England until the 20th century. Public baths were commonly used.
2007-06-19 12:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the impression that the only people installing showers in the UK in the 1800s were some "excentric" lords with a thing for health and hygiene. Most people at that time seem to think that bathing "too much" was unhealthy, and should only be done at a Spa.
2007-06-19 19:34:27 · answer #2 · answered by Erik Van Thienen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they had baths for sure...not sure when showers came in though
2007-06-19 19:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by tine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋