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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
Southwark 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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The following Nuisances were discovered and have been
abated :—
Animals kept in slaughterhouse 1
Pound kept in foul state 1
Paving defective 1
Total 3
There are seven premises in the Borough upon which noxious businesses or trades are carried on, as under : —
| Situation of Premises. | Description of Business. | Name of Occupiers. |
|---|---|---|
| 55, Union Street 24 and 25, Great Suffolk Street | Tripe boilers „ | E. T. Cowell J. Martin |
| 329, Walworth Road | J. L. Henson | |
| Yard, Green Street | Knackers | Harrison, Barber & Co., Ld. |
| 22, Suffolk Grove | Soap boilers | R. S. Cleaver & Sons |
| 33, Green Street | Gut manufacturers | W. Potier & Son |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat melters | J. Ewen & Son |
96 inspections of these premises have been made during the year,
and with the following exceptions the several businesses were found to be
carried on in a proper manner. The periodical limewashing has been
duly carried out.
Defects Discovered on Inspection :—
Defective paving 4
Not keeping copper lids closed when boiling 2
Steam escaping from boiler when boiling 1
Insufficient and defective garbage vessels 2
Foul walls and floors 2
Water closet opening directly into workroom 1
Total 12
These defects have been remedied.