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Poplar 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Mortuary and Coroner's Court.
The Poplar Mortuary is situated in Poplar High Street adjoining the Coroner's
Court. It is fitted with modern refrigerating plant which will hold fifteen bodies
and it has a well equipped post-mortem room. In addition there is a viewing room,
a waiting room and accommodation for the use of the pathologists and clerks.
The total number of bodies received during 1958 was 535. (Residents 196,
non-residents 339). Post-mortem examinations were made in 493 cases and inquests
were held in 42 cases.
The following bathing establishments are maintained by the Council under the supervision of the Chief Baths Superintendent:-
| Poplar Baths | Vapour, Foam and Slipper baths. Swimming Pools |
| Bow Baths | Slipper Baths and Laundry |
| Island Baths | Slipper Baths and Laundry |
| Wick Lane Baths | Slipper Baths |
| Watts Grove Baths | Slipper Baths |
| Sophia Street Baths | Laundry only |
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