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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
Battersea 1907
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1907
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In the following table are set out the situation and number of occupants :—
| Situation of Vans. | No. of Vans. | No. of Occupants. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males. | Females. | ||
| Mill's Yard, 88 Sheepcote Lane | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| „ 80 „ | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Gurling's Yard, High Street | 10 | 25 | 15 |
| Manley's Yard, Falcon Road | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| „ Cabul Road | 26 | 25 | 36 |
| Donovan's Ground, Cabul Road | 16 | 24 | 25 |
| Mill's Yard, Culvert Road | 12 | 21 | 26 |
| "Gray's Fair," Lavender Hill | 5 | 5 | 9 |
| Total | 81 | 115 | 124 |
These vans are frequently inspected by night as well as
day. Twenty-five vans were found to be overcrowded, and
various structural defects in the vans or in the yards in which
they stand were dealt with. The new bye-laws relating to
tents, vans and sheds, which were confirmed by the Local
Government Board in 1904, gave powers to the Council to
have the yards in which these vans are situate adequately
paved. This has been extensively carried out, and the general
condition of these places has been improved. Constant attention
has to be paid to them, however, to prevent nuisances
arising. Only 2 cases of infectious disease were notified from
van dwellings during the year.
Sewer Ventilation.
During the year 21 ventilating shafts were erected,
one of which was erected by the London County Council, for