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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 1955
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1955
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Concentration of smoke and sulphur dioxide, recorded at the Municipal Offices for the period 4th October—31st December, 1955, is shown hereunder.
| Month | Smoke Expressed in mgs. per cubic metre | Sulphur dioxide Expressed in parts per million | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Average | Highest Daily Average | Monthly Average | Highest Daily Average | |
| October | .477 | .733 | .134 | .259 |
| Nov. | .564 | 1.493 | .161 | .360 |
| Dec. | .536 | 1.780 | .169 | .444 |
FREE WASHING FACILITIES
During 1954 free handwashing facilities were made available in
the public conveniences.
During the year under review the number of persons availing
themselves of this service has considerably increased: —
1954 1955
Males 12,976 25,840
Females 3,244 4,855
Bermondsey Square ('New Caledonian').
| Number of available pitches | 197 |
| Number of licences in operation during 1955 | 218 |
| Income for 1955 | £3,668 17 6 |
The New Caledonian Market in Bermondsey Square continued
to be well attended during 1955. The demand for pitches was still
well in excess of the number available and, in an attempt to alleviate
this problem, it was decided, as an experimental measure, to create an
additional 18 pitches by 'closing the ranks' of the existing stalls. The
experiment proved successful and a further 18 licences were granted.
At the end of the year there were 197 traders licensed, of whom 164
were dealers in antiques and similar commodities.