Cloakroom

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A cloakroom, or sometimes coatroom, is a room for people to hang their coats. They are typically found inside large buildings, such as gymnasiums, schools, churches or meeting halls. In the UK a cloakroom may also be a lavatory. This is derived from the French cloaque (sewer), Attended cloakrooms, or coat checks, are staffed rooms where coats and bags can be stored securely. Typically, a ticket is given to the customer, with a corresponding ticket attached to the garment or item. They are often found in nightclubs. A nominal fee is generally charged, or if not, a tip is usually paid by the customer when they reclaim their item.