First mention of bathing machines in Bournemouth dtaes back to 1826 in connection with Tregonwell's Mansion. By 1831 there were at least three bathing machines available for hire. By 1874 the beach was 'amply provided for by a goodly number of bathing machines' located between the East Cliff Zig-Zag, or Steps Chine, as it was then known, and Joseph Steps, of the West Cliff Zig-Zag today.
Picture - Bournemouth Libraries
Text - Andrew Emery
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