London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Poplar 1893

[Report on the sanitary condition of the parishes of Poplar and Bromley within the Poplar District with vital statistics]

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Schools (3) and (4)—
Water supply was drawn direct from Company's main. In cases
(1), (2)> (5), (6), (7), (8), (9) and (10) the drinking water was drawn
from storage cisterns and filters. The overflow pipe in storage
cistern in caretaker's residence at the Alton Street Board School was
connected direct with drains.
I have further to report progress of sanitary works in connection
with schools.
Bromley Hall Road Board Schools.—Urgent nuisances abated,
plans submitted to Board. Water supply now drawn direct from
Company's main.
Oban Street Board School.—Urgent nuisances abated, plans submitted
to Board. Water supply drawn direct from Company's main.
Additional closet accommodation provided.
Alton Street Board School.—Urgent nuisances abated, plans submitted
to Board. Water supply now drawn direct from Company's
main.
St. Leonards Road Board School. — Urgent nuisances abated,
plans submitted to Board. Water supply now drawn direct from
Company's main.
Byron Street Board Schools.
Bright Street Board School.—Water supplies now drawn direct
from Company's main. Sanitary condition of these schools very fair;
drains tested, negative results.
St. Gabriels Church Schools.—Works completed. Water supply
drawn direct from Company's main for drinking purposes.
Brunswick Road Board Schools.—Works completed. Water supply
drawn direct from Company's main.