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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 1959
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1959
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FACTORY BAKEHOUSES
There are nine factory bakehouses in use, all of them situated
above ground.
HOUSE, TRADE AND MARKET REFUSE The following table shows the amount of house, trade and market refuse disposed of during 1959 :—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 11,220 | 15,805 | 1 | – |
| Trade Refuse to Barge | 5,186 | 5,709 | 7 | 2 |
| Street and Open Markets Refuse to Barge | 893 | 469 | 18 | – |
| Totals | 17,299 | 21,984 | 6 | 2 |
OFFENSIVE TRADES The offensive trades on the Register are as follows:-
| Fellmongers | 3 |
| Glue and size makers | 1 |
| Dresser of Fur Skins | 4 |
PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
During the year 4 licences to keep a pet shop were granted.
Two of these were in respect of stalls in market places.
Inspections are made to ensure that the terms of the licence are
complied with.