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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 1888

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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36
MARRIAGE RATE.
The number of marriages celebrated in Lambeth show a
decrease upon last year of 81. Like the birth rate the
marriage rate has fallen year by year, and the number of
marriages is diminishing notwithstanding the increase of the

Table: population. The marriages registered this year are fewer in number than in any annual return made during the last decade.

population. The marriages registered this year are fewer in number than in any annual return made during the last decade.

Year.No. of Marriages.Year.No. of Marriages.
1888198518822148
18872066l88l2399
1886218418802336
1885227518792398
1884234918782433
1883236518772516