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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 1938
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1938
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BAKEHOUSES.
The underground bakehouses in the borough were the subject
of a report submitted to the Council on the 24th May, 1938. It
was the view of the Council that none of these underground
bakehouses could be made reasonably fit for use, and in accordance
with the terms of the Act, notice was served on the owners that the
bakehouses must in 5 cases be closed by December 31st, 1939,
and in 8 cases by December 31st, 1942.
In Use Not in Use
Underground Above ground Above ground Underground
13 35 5 3
37 of these are Factory Bakehouses
HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE. The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of ring 1938:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 17,481 | 20,637 | 9 | 0 |
| Trade Refuse „ Barge | 3,210 | 2,412 | 18 | 3 |
| Street Markets Refuse to Barge | 2,417 | 2,243 | 6 | 3 |
| Totals | 23,108 | 25,293 | 14 | 2 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES. The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:
| Fellmongers | 3 | Fatmelters | 1 |
| Glue and size makers | 3 | Dresser of Fur Skins | 7 |