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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 1934
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1934
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The following premises are in course of erection by the Borough Council:—
| Position | Number of flats and cottages |
|---|---|
| Amos Estate | 28 flats |
| Redriff Estate | 26 „ |
| Albion Estate | 4 „ |
| Bethel Estate | 23 „ |
| Whites Grounds Estate | 24 „ |
| Elim Street Area | 21 „ |
| Cherry Garden Place Area | 3 „ |
| Irwell Estate | 20 „ |
| Tower Bridge Road Site | 80 „ |
| Leroy Street Area | 23 „ |
| Cranbourn House | 26 „ |
| Rotherhithe Street West, Block No. 11 | 17 „ |
| Bryants Alley Area | 38 „ |
| Crosby Row | 2 cottages |
416 families have been removed by the Borough Council and
the London County Council, and it appears, from information in
my possession, that whilst the majority of the families rehoused
by the Borough Council were previously living in overcrowded
conditions, this was not always the case with those relieved by
the London County Council. All such re-housing, however, must
tend to ease the situation for the remaining occupants. Every
removal is noted and the District Sanitary Inspector periodically
visits the houses concerned to see that rooms which have been
vacated are not re-let in such a manner that they become overcrowded.
Hereunder will be found particulars of Inspections, Proceedings,
etc., for the year 1934: —
INSPECTION OF DWELLING HOUSES DURING THE YEAR:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts) 6,936
(b) Number of Inspections made for the purpose 32,381
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under
sub-head (1) above) which were inspected
and recorded under the Housing Consolidated
Regulations, 1925 2,583
(b) Number of Inspections made for the purpose 2,583