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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 1937
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1937
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VIII. —PROPAGANDA.
During the year 1937 lectures and demonstrations in every instance illustrated by lantern and cinema films were given:—
| Lectures. | Audiences. | |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | 72 | 12,607 |
| Clubs and other Institutions | 28 | 737 |
| Open-air with Cinema Van | 71 | 29,120 |
| 171 | 42,464 |
The following is a complete list of films at present in use by the Department:—
| Title | Synopsis | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Where there's Life there's 'Ope | The skin, and why it should be kept clean | 35mm and 16 mm |
| Production of Tuberculin Tested Milk | A demonstration of the care taken to ensure a clean milk supply | „ |
| The Story of our Food Supply | How the public are protected against unsound and adulterated food | „ |
| Health and Clothing | The value of wool next the skin, and the advantages of modern dress. Suitable mainly for women and girls | „ |
| Preparation of Dried Milk | The processes from cow to carton | 35 mm |
| Shirley Schools | Shows how children can be "brought up" and trained, even in an institution | 35 mm and 16 mm |
| Maternity and Child Welfare | A demonstration of washing, dressing and feeding a baby and toddler with introduction of interest to expectant mothers | „ |
| 'Oppin | Hop-picking in Kent. Conditions are shewn to be very primitive and only the fittest should go | „ |