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Bermondsey 1939
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1939
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IX.—SANITARY
ADMINISTRATION
HOUSING.
During the year 1939, eight areas were represented to the Council,
comprising in all 143 dwelling-houses, and 4 dwelling-houses and
shops.
The following are the areas represented:—
| Title of Clearance Area | Area in sq. ft. (Approx.) | Number of dwellinghouses | Number of dwellinghouses and shops | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Court | 3/1/39 | 2,230 | 6 | – |
| East Lane, No. 1 | 7/2/39 | 16,921 | 13 | 2 |
| East Lane, No. 2 | 7/2/39 | 14,307 | 8 | – |
| East Lane, No. 3 | 7/2/39 | 4,995 | 3 | – |
| East Lane, No. 4 | 7/2/39 | 12,584 | 9 | – |
| Donne Place | 7/2/39 | 7,047 | 14 | – |
| Wormald Place | 7/2/39 | 3,427 | 7 | – |
| Larnaca Street | 14/3/39 | 95,193 | 83 | 2 |
The following areas were declared by the Council, and the particulars of these are shown hereunder:—
| Title of Clearance Area | Area in sq. ft. (Approx.) | No. of dwellinghouses | Population | Date declared by Council | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families | Persons | ||||
| East Lane, No. 1, and lands adjoining | 16,921 | 20 | 48 | 155 | 25/4/39 |
| Donne Place | 7,047 | 14 | 23 | 81 | 23/5/39 |
| Wormald Place | 3,427 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 23/5/39 |
| Larnaca Street and lands adjoining | 95,193 | 88 | 129 | 432 | 23/5/39 |