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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 1933
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1933
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HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1933:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 14,987 | 20,381 | 5 | 2 |
| Trade Refuse „ Barge | 2,705 | 1,958 | 6 | 1 |
| Street Markets Refuse to Barge | 1,975 | 2,089 | 13 | 1 |
| Totals | 19,667 | 24,429 | 5 | – |
OFFENSIVE TRADES.
The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:
Fellmongers 3
Fatmelters 2
Glue and size makers 3
Dresser of Fur Skins 6
MORTUARY.
Particulars of bodies removed to the Mortuary during the
year are, as follows:—
Total number of infectious bodies removed 15
Total number of bodies removed 69
STREET MARKETS.
The market scheme continues to work smoothly and satisfactorily.
Number of Licences in operation 593
Income £2,911 2s. 6d.
There have been 24 prosecutions during the year.
DRAINAGE WORK.
Hereunder will be found particulars of drainage work, &c.,
carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1933: —
Drains Tested 710
Intimation Notices served Nil
Visits to Underground Conveniences 428
Other Visits 3,575