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tub sunk in the ground, partly filled with black putrid stinking
water, the remains of two cats, and other indiscribable filth.
The condition of the Hide and Skin market, I regret to say, is in
no degree improved, not the slightest measure having been adopted
for rendering it creditable as it might be, instead of a disgrace
to Bermondsey. It is filthy to the sight, and most offensive to the
smell; I certify it as a nuisance.
There are some pits in an unoccupied tan yard in Baalzephon
street, which require to be filled up; at times they are offensive; a
notice to the owner, would I believe be effectual.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JOHN CHALLICE, M.D.
Medical Officer of Health.
TO THE VESTRY OF BERMONDSEY.
October 2lst, 1861.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, —In consequence of complaints
made to me, I have inspected the premises of Mr. Hayland, in the
Grange. They are but little used, the pits are filled mostly with
stale bark liquor, and have become fetid and offensive; pures are
occasionally used, and as the tubs in which the process is carried
on, are close to the public thoroughfare, and the windows are
nearly all broken, the emanation is not only most disagreable, but
is also injurious to the health of passers by.
The condition of the Dock of St. Saviour's, has been complained
of by Messrs. Vogan. I have inspected the place, and cannot
report otherwise than I did to this Board, on the 4th of August,
1856. The report was as follows:—"St. Saviour's Dock, is at low
water; there is a large mass of corrupting filth, emitting a most
offensive and sickening stench, which is a very serious and dangerous
nuisance, not only to the crews of the vessels and labourers in the
dock, but also to the adjacent neighbourhood."
During the last two weeks, the health of our district has not
been unsatisfactory, although we have in some degree suffered from