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Greenwich 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]

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Public Sanitary Conveniences, etc.—The need for public
sanitary accommodation is as great as ever and in this respect the
9 Council conveniencies situated in the main arteries of traffic
continue to provide a most satisfactory service.

Particulars of Public Sanitary Conveniences in the Borough

ConvenienceMENWOMENHOURS
W.C.'sLavatory basinsUrinal stallsW.C.'sLava— tory basins
Batley Park (Blackheath)6212427 a.m. to 11 p.m
Blackheath Hill (foot of)3104
Blackwall Tunnel365
Charlton House242
Creek Road (St. Nicholas, Deptford)421042
Greenwich South Street (near Town Hall)411042
King William Walk (near Greenwich Park)42972
*Rodmere Street531253
Shooter's Hill Road (junc. Well Hall Road)31631
Totals3411793812

NOTES.—Women's Conveniences are without an Attendant between 7 a.m.
and 8 a.m.
On Sundays, Conveniences open at 10.30 a.m. and close at
10.30 p.m.
*During Summer Period this convenience opens at 8.30 a.m. on
Sunday.
It will be recalled that, during 1958. the Council decided to
postpone action with regard to the erection of a new convenience at
Woolwich Road in the vicinity of Anchor and Hope Lane. Plans
were drawn up for this new convenience and work commenced during
the latter part of the current year and completion is expected
in August of 1963.
Notification was received from the London County
Council that, in accordance with the compulsory powers obtained
under the London County Council (Tunnel and Improvements)