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Bermondsey 1920

Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1920

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so that their work covers ground that cannot be undertaken by
the Municipal Authorities.
The numbers at the Central Hall increased so rapidly during
the past year that a new session was to be opened early in 1921.
The Princess Club has now three sessions a week for children
under a year, and a fortnightly session for " Toddlers," as
well as a weekly Ante-Natal Class.
The work at the Alice Barlow House, Fulford Street, and
St. George's Hall is doing a great deal to help those Mothers
who live in the more crowded parts of the Borough.
In addition, there is a day Nursery at Fulford Street to
accommodate about 15 children, and this fills a crying need,
especially at the present time, when some mothers are obliged to
go out to work as the fathers cannot find employment.
This report would not be complete without a respectful word
of thanks to the Medical Officer of Health for all the kindly support
and advice he is always ready to give to workers in this
Department.
STELLA CHURCHILL.