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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

St Pancras 1888

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: MARKETS.Markets and Market Streets were under the observation of your Inspectors daily as well as on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings, especially during the summer months. The following unfit Food was seized during the year:—

MARKETS.Markets and Market Streets were under the observation of your Inspectors daily as well as on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings, especially during the summer months. The following unfit Food was seized during the year:—

Date.Description of Articles seized.Remarks.
May 10ch4 Boxes of Kippers—
4 „ Herrings—
June 30th6 Baskets of Cherries—
July 7th1 Basket of „—
August 28th25 Baskets of Plums—
September 18th1 Case of Tomatoes—
October 30th11 Rabbits_
,, ,,1 Rabbit—
,, ,,1 Duck—
November 1st300 Bloaters—
December 5th18 Skate—
„ 7th100 HerringsCautioned.

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SLAUGHTER HOUSFS.
The Licensed Slaughter Houses in the Parish have been kept in a cleanly
condition during the year.
COW SHEDS.
The Licensed Cow Sheds in the Parish have also been kept in compliance
with the Regulations.
DAIRIES AND MILKSHOPS.
The Dairies and Milkshops, so far as the storage of milk is concerned, are
controlled by the County Council.
BAKEHOUSES.
The Bakehouses are inspected twice annually, and where necessary proper
cleansing and compliance with the Regulations is enforced.
MARINE STORES.
These stores where bones and other decomposable matters are kept are also
inspected from time to time.