London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1908
Report on the public health of Finsbury 1908 including annual report on factories and workshops
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All these complaints were investigated and, as frequently
happens, a considerable number proved to be unfounded. The
question of over-crowding is a difficult one to deal with, and the
reduction by the offending person often, apparently, almost impossible.
If reduction can be brought about at all, however, it is
insisted upon, time, if necessary, being allowed after the service
of the notice for carrying it out.
UNDERGROUND AND STABLE DWELLINGS.— In 11 instances
contravention of the law relating to the occupation of underground
rooms was discovered by the Inspectors. Notices were served upon
the persons responsible and the illegal occupation brought to an end.
The stable dwellings mentioned in the following list have been kept under observation during the year. In the case of Sidney Grove, improvements have been called for, and are now being. carried out:—
| Premises. | No. of Occupancies. | No. of Persons. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults. | Children. | |||
| Claremont Mews | 13 | 37 | 19 | 56 |
| Holford Yard | 2 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Holford Mews | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Jay's Buildings | 16 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
| Garnault Mews | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Sidney Grove | 42 | 77 | 68 | 145 |
| Baker's Row | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 14, Clerkenwell Close | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
| 93a, Charterhouse Street | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Charterhouse Mews | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 1, New Court, Peters' Lane | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 82, Bath Street | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 119, Lever Street | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Davis' Yard | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
| Totals | 86 | 189 | 144 | 333 |