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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 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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The Wards in which the houses (wherein these 567 outworkers were found to be working during 1903-6) are situatedare as follows:—
| 1903. | 1904. | 1905. | 1906. | 1903-6. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh | 12 | 14 | 8 | 37 | 71 |
| Bishop's | 10 | 16 | 29 | 14 | 69 |
| Prince's | 38 | 13 | 18 | 42 | 111 |
| Vauxhall | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 26 |
| Stockwell | 18 | 9 | 19 | 20 | 66 |
| Brixton | 17 | 37 | 42 | 32 | 128 |
| Herne Hill | — | 26 | 12 | 18 | 56 |
| Tulse Hill | — | 10 | 8 | 5 | 23 |
| Norwood | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| Totals | 107 | 134 | 145 | 181 | 567 |
BAKEHOUSES.
There are 214 Bakehouses (135 above ground and 79* underground)
situated within the Borough of Lambeth, and these have
been inspected during 1906, and the necessary annual whitewashing
and cleaning carried out.
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
During 1906, no nuisance has been reported in connection
with the 6 Offensive Trades, which exist in the Borough of
Lambeth, and which are now under the supervision of the
Borough Council:—
1. Fat Melters—Upper Marsh (Messrs. J. C. & J. Field).
2. Tallow Melters—144, Broadwall (Messrs. Harris, Black-
man & Sons).
3. Soap Boilers—Upper Marsh (Messrs. J. C. &|J. Field).
4. Soap Boilers—144, Broadwall (Messrs. Harris, Black-
man & Sons).
* 72 have been certified as "suitable" for occupation as underground
bakehouses.