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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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FACTORY BAKEHOUSES
There are five 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 1963:—
| Disposal | Loads | tons | cwts. | qrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Refuse to Barge | 8,719 | 15,931 | 4 | – |
| Trade Refuse to Barge | 3,959 | 4,084 | 3 | 3 |
| Street and Open Markets Refuse to Barge | 1,489 | 668 | 7 | – |
| Totals | 14,167 | 20,683 | 14 | 3 |
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 1 licence to keep a pet shop was granted and
this was in respect of a stall in a market place.
Inspections were made to ensure that the terms of the licence
were complied with.