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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
Deptford 1911
Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford
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Thus we have about 8.7 miles of main sewers of large
bore in the Borough, all radiating towards the Deptford Pumping
Station except the last mentioned, but all pass on to the
Crossness Pumping Station, and from this point the sewage
passes into the Thames.
Open Spaces.
The Borough whilst having several parks in the neighbourhood
is particularly devoid of small open spaces in the
congested areas. Every opportunity should be taken of
acquiring small plots of land for the purpose of providing
playgrounds and small gardens. By such a provision, streets
would be opened up which are not only dangerous to the health
of the people but a menace to public morality.
The open spaces existing at present are :—
| Situation. | Size. | Maintained by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Deptford Park | Evelyn Street | 22 acres | L.C.C. |
| 2. Ravensbourne Recreation Ground | Brookmill Road | 1¼ acres | Borough Council. |
| 3. Hilly Fields | Brockley | 45½ acres | L.C.C. |
Although the Hilly Fields are not actually within the
Borough this open space is situated immediately on the SouthEastern
boundary.