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Banish wash day drudgery - advertisement for wash houses, 1939
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S). Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England. © Sheffield City Council
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Advertisements Advertising Attercliffe Brightside Green Heeley Houses Road Street Upperthorpe Wincobank Activities Broadfield Oakes Sutherland
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Banish wash day drudgery - Step into the future with modern wash houses! This advertisement from 1939, sourced from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, takes us back to a time when washing clothes was an arduous task. The print showcases a bustling street scene in Sheffield, where various women are seen happily engaged in domestic activities at local wash houses. These establishments, also known as laundrettes, were a revolutionary concept that aimed to liberate households from the burdensome chore of laundry. In this vibrant image, we catch glimpses of Oakes Green Street, Sutherland Road, Broadfield Avenue, Attercliffe Lane, Heeley Park Road, Brightside Lane Upperthorpe Road and Wincobank Avenue – all locations where these convenient facilities were available. With their state-of-the-art machinery and expert staff on hand to assist customers with their laundry needs, wash houses provided a much-needed respite for homemakers. No longer did they have to spend countless hours scrubbing clothes by hand or tending to cumbersome washing machines at home. This advertisement serves as a testament to the progressiveness of Sheffield's society during that era. It highlights how advancements in technology and changing societal norms were transforming everyday life for its residents. As we gaze upon this nostalgic snapshot captured over eight decades ago by Sheffield City Archives' invaluable collection of historical records and photographs; it reminds us how far we've come in simplifying our daily chores.
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