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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

Lambeth 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Table: Representations and Closing Orders under Section 17.During 1913, the Medical Officer of Health made the following representations to the Council as the Local Authority under the Act, and Closing Orders were made by the Council in each case.

Representations and Closing Orders under Section 17.

During 1913, the Medical Officer of Health made the following representations to the Council as the Local Authority under the Act, and Closing Orders were made by the Council in each case.

PREMISES.STATE.Date of Orders made by the Council.
1, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Wigton Place (late Cumberland Mews), Milverton Street, Kennington, S.E.Dwelling-housesbeing unfit for human habitation (a) by virtue of their positions (above stables), allowing the effiuvia from such stables to permeate the dwelling-rooms, and (b) on account of the water closets being placed beneath the staircases in positions which are dark, unventilated, and difficult and dangerous of access.May 29th 1913
19, Albert Square Mews, Albert Sq., Clapham Road, S.W.The dwelling-house being unfit for human habitation (a) by virtue of its position (above stable), allowing effluvium from stable to permeate the dwelling-room, and (b) on account of the water-closet being placed beneath the staircase in a position which is dark, unventilated and difficult and dangerous of access.July 10th 1913
1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 16, 63 67, 69, 118, 115 117, 119, 121, 123 Wickham StreetThe dwelling-houses being unfit for human habitation, being, generally speaking, dirty, damp and dilapidated and worn out.Nov. 27th 1913