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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
Southwark 1911
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough
| Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
|---|---|
| 8, Alvey Street | Thomas Birkbeck |
| 21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
| 5, Holland Street | Julia Ann Cooksby |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspectors
making a total of 47 visits. With the exception of the matters mentioned
above, the cowhouses were found to be in a satisfactory state. Each
cowhouse has been hmewashed twice during the year. One intimation
notice was served.
BAKEHOUSES.
During the year 486 inspections were made of the various bakehouses.
The following defects were discovered by the Inspector, who found it necessary to serve 39 intimation and 1 statutory notice, in order to obtain the abatement of the conditions complained of:—
| Walls dirty | 26 cases |
| Ceilings dirty | 25 „ |
| Floors dirty | 7 „ |
| Troughs dirty | 3 „ |
| Flour store dirty | 3 „ |
| Yard dirty ... | 2 „ |
| Closet pan dirty | 1 case |
| Bakehouse dirty | 1 „ |
| Floor defective | 1 „ |
| Ceiling defective | 3 cases |
| Oven front defective | 2 „ |
| Oven front dirty | 1 case |
| Wall of flour store damp | 1 „ |
| Animals in bakehouse | 3 cases |
| Total | 79 cases |