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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

Poplar 1898

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the North District, comprising the Parish of St. Mary Stratford-le-Bow

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Table: The following premises have also received constant attention throughout the year.

The following premises have also received constant attention throughout the year.

Public House Urinals23
Marine Store Dealers3
Butchers Shops19
Fishmongers „12
Fruiterers „9

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By the direction of Mr. Young, the Public Analyst, I have obtained
47 samples of food for analysis, of which 5 were certified by him to
have been adulterated. Legal proceedings were instituted against
3 of the vendors, and a conviction obtained.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
WILLIAM BOYCE,
Sanitary Inspector, and
Inspector under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act,
Bow ( West Division).