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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
Hackney 1902
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1902
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DETAILS OF INSPECTION OF UNDERGROUND BAKEHOUSES.—
| Address. | Construction. | Light. | Ventilation. | Other Respects. | Ram arks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33, Rectory Road. | Height 8ft. 0in. Width 10ft. 9in. Length 17ft. 3in. Cubic space 1483ft. Walls—brick, whitewashed Floor— concrete. Ceiling— concrete, whitened. Two ovens used. | Lantern 3ft. 6in. x l1ft. 9in. Door opening into yard Window 3ft 6in. x 2ft. 6in. Three gas burners used. | Sashes of lantern open. Door to yard and door from shop. | Access—steps from shop and door from back area. Troughs—2 fixed. Store—Partitioned off room in front basement. Drain inlets—None in bakehouse. Water supply—direct from the main and from a cistern in yard. | Four men employed. Lease- 19 years unexpired. This bakehouse is entirely below level of street paving. This is a well lighted and ventilated bakehouse and certificate maybe granted |
| 68, Lans-downe Road. | Height 6ft. lOin. Width 17ft.3in. Length 12ft. 3in. Cubic space 1444ft. Walls — brick, whitewashed. A brick nogging separating store from bakehouse. Floor —stone flags. Ceiling —lath and plaster. One oven used. | Stall-board window 2ft. x 7ft. lOin. From door in back store. This light is borrowed. Two gas burners used | Stall-board light opens and door leading to steps from shop. | Access — steps from shop. Storeroom at back of bakehouse. Troughs—1 on wheels, one fixed and a bench fixed. Drain inlets— One in bakehouse. Water supply—direct from main. W.C.— one in yard. | Three men employed 60 hours per week. Lease —about 14 years unexpired. This bakehouse is entirely below level of the adjoining ground. Light and ventilation needs improvement, |