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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lewisham 1901
Annual report on the vital statistics and sanitary condition of the Borough of Lewisham for the year 1901
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DISINFECTION.—During the year, 13,982 articles were
disinfected at the Council's Central Station.
SCHOOL CLOSURE.—It was necessary to close one
private school in Lewisham, owing to the prevalence of
Diphtheria among the scholars.
WELLS.
Analyses were made of Water from the following wells:—
| Situation. | Result. | Action. |
|---|---|---|
| 161 Rushey Green | Polluted | Closed |
| Nursery, Woodlands | Polluted | Closed |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 Queen's Bench, Rushey Green | Polluted | Closed |
| 93 Hither Green Lane | Polluted | Closed |
| 104, 106, 108 Rushey Green | Polluted | Closed |
| 140, 142, 144, 146 Rushey Green | — | Still in use |
| 17 Ladywell Park | — | Still in use |
| Lewisham Division. | No. of Houses Inspected. | No. of Houses in which Nuisances existed. |
|---|---|---|
| Rushey Green | 35 | 31 |
| Comerford Road | 75 | 71 |
| Courthill Road | 117 | 89 |
| Wildfell Road | 34 | 32 |
| Ardmere Road | 37 | 37 |
| Braxfield Road | 75 | 73 |
| Essex Place | 27 | 3 |
| Queen Street | 12 | nil |
| Regent Street | 9 | 5 |
| Sparta Street | 58 | 37 |