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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
Bethnal Green 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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HOUSING Clearance Areas and Rehousing. In continuation of the record of progress of housing schemes given in last year's report, I furnish the following summary of action taken in 1938:—
| Area | Houses | Pop. | Action taken by Borough Council | Action taken by London County Council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Place & Pritchards Road | — | — | — | New housing completed |
| Anns Place | — | — | Awaiting demolition | — |
| Burnham Square | — | — | New housing (80 flats containing 272 rooms) in course of erection | — |
| Busby Sq. | — | — | Awaiting demolition | — |
| ‡ Coopers Gardens (5 areas) | 91 | 424 | — | Awaiting demolition |
| Coventry Road | 11 | 59 | — | Represented and declared Clearance Areas. |
| Darling Row (2 areas) | - | - | - | Partially cleared; other properties awaiting demolition |
| Digby Street | — | — | Extension for further 18 tenements approved | — |
| Dinmont Estate | — | — | — | New housing in course of completion |
| Edward Place | — | — | Awaiting demolition | — |