Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the sanitary condition of the Parish of Bermondsey for the year 1896
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One child was accidentally suffocated in bed.
One death was uncertified.
Eight cases of infectious diseases were reported.
They were of scarlet fever 2, diphtheria 3,
erysipelas 2, and puerperal fever 1.
I have again visited the bakehouse at 29, Kipling
Street, and found that no alteration had been made.
I have inspected the house 138, Bermondsey
Street, and report that all the rooms are in a dirty
and insanitary condition.
At 56, 94 and 159, Drummond Road, and 95,
New Church Street, the rooms referred to me have
been cleansed and re-papered. At 41, Rouel Road,
I am informed that the landlord is willing to do
what is required. An intimation in this case will
probably be sufficient.
Two children living in Tidal Place, Riley Street,
have lately been admitted into Guy's Hospital, and
were said to be suffering from anthrax.
No case of anthrax has occurred among the
employees at Mr. Wichelow's factory in Tidal Place.
13th April, 1896.
During the week that ended on the 28th day of
March, 63 births and 30 deaths were registered in