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Derby Square - Old Vaults
1) Photograph of a series of old vaults at Derby Square, 04/11/1903. On the other side of the fence, there is a tram whose destination is Castle Street, Breckfield Road and Seaforth. On the side of the tram there is an advertisement for Kardomah Tea.
2) A photograph of a series of old vaults at Derby Square, 04/11/1903. On the fence around the area there are some advertisments, advertising the Daily Mirror and Quaker Oats.
3) A photograph a series of old vaults at Derby Square, 04/11/1903.
Courtesy of LRO ref: 352 ENG/2/502, 505 & 506 [can be viewed on the online archive].
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A Gentleman's Convenience, Derby Square
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Originally Posted by
robbo176
would that be where the gents toilets where built?
I'll answer Mandy first.
Male Conveniences. Well, the ladies don't get much opportunity to see these things in real life, so here goes :noid: :). I don't think so - the vaults must be located elsewhere? One reason I think that, is that the loo's were cylindrical, and not square in plan like the vaults.
1) Photograph, 25/07/1906, of the ceiling of the public conveniences that were built underground in Derby Square. This shows the domed ceiling which protrudes above the ground. The street running behind the public conveniences is Preesons Row, and the street running off that, Redcress Street.
2) Photograph, 21/11/1904, of the urinals in the public convenience in Derby Square. The walls are tiled and the floor has a mosaic covering.
Courtesy of LRO ref: 352 ENG/2/972 & 636 [can be viewed on the online archive].