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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
Bermondsey 1893
Report on the sanitary condition of the Parish of Bermondsey for the year 1893
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MESSRS. MILES, DRUCE & CO., Galvanised Iron Works,
Long Lane.—Drains re-constructed, yard and workshops paved.
MESSRS. CASE & CO., Spice Mills, Phœnix Wharf, Dockhead.—Water-closets
efficiently ventilated, defective flushing
apparatus in water-closets repaired, workshops cleansed and limewashed.
MR. HOLLISS, Rope Walk, Fort Road.—Water-closet accommodation
provided for workpeople, drains re-constructed, yard
paved, suitable dung pit constructed.
MESSRS. BEEBE & CO., Fellmongers, Long Lane.—Drains
and water-closets re-constructed.
MESSRS. ANDERSON, Leather Merchants, Long Lane.—
Drains and water-closets re-constructed.
MR. MEDDEN, Cocoanut Fibre Manufacturer, 69, Grange
Walk.—Two additional water-closets provided for workpeople,
furnished with water supply and apparatus for flushing.
MR. BETTS, Leather Merchant, Leroy Street.—Drains re-constructed,
water-closet accommodation provided for workpeople,
yard and workshops paved.
MR. KIPPS, Leather Manufacturer, Bermondsey Street.—
Sanitary condition good.
WHEELWRIGHT'S SHOP, la, Alfred Street.—Drains
re-constructed, water-closet accommodation provided for workpeople,
with water supply and apparatus for flushing.
WHIPMAKER'S, 25, Storks Road.—Drinking water disconnected
from water-closet so as to be drawn direct from the main,
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