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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 1963

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1963

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Table: SMOKE NUISANCES—

SMOKE NUISANCES—

Number of observations141
Number of notices–
Number of complaints10
Number of summonses–

Table: SALE OF FOOD—

SALE OF FOOD—

Number of premises used other than ice-cream premises, milk-shops and cowsheds503
Number of inspections2,458

Table: RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:

RAG, FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT, 1951:

Number of premises registered3

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DRAINAGE WORK

Table: Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1963:—

Particulars of work carried out by the Drainage Inspector during 1963:—

Drains Inspected765
Drains tested426
Other Visits408
Total visits1,599

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SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
All houses in the Borough are connected to the main drainage
system, the sewage passing to the London County Council's main
sewers and to sewage disposal works outside the Borough.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There is one registered Common Lodging House in the Borough
which is inspected regularly to ensure compliance with the By-laws
relating to such premises. It was not found necessary to take any
action during the year.