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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
Bermondsey 1931
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1931
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HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1931:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 1,398 | 2,948 | 18 | 1 |
| „ „ „ Destructor | 10,983 | 22,099 | 7 | – |
| Trade Refuse „ Barge | 1,514 | 1, 614 | 1 | 2 |
| „ „ „ Destructor | 1,862 | 2,130 | 14 | – |
| Street Markets Refuse to Barge | 951 | 1,179 | 9 | – |
| „ „ „ Destructor | 890 | 1,346 | 12 | 3 |
| Totals | 17,598 | 31,319 | 2 | 2 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:
Fellfmongers 3
Fatmelters 2
Glue and size makers 3
Dresser of Fur Skins 7
MORTUARY
Particulars of bodies removed to the Mortuary during the
year are, as follows:—
Total number of infectious bodies removed 12
Total number of bodies removed 75
STREET MARKETS.
The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satis-factorily.
Number of Licences in operation 624
Applications on waiting list 17
Income £2,637 12s. Od.
There have been seven prosecutions during the year for
infringements of the Act.
DRAINAGE WORK.
Hereunder will be found particulars of drainage work, &c.,carried
out by the Drainage Inspector during 1931: —
Drains Tested 751
Intimation Notices served 12
Visits to Underground Conveniences 446
Other Visits 3,633