Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
This page requires JavaScript
COWSHEDS.
The following is a list of the Licensed Cowkeepers in the Borough
Situation of Premises. | Name of Occupier. |
---|---|
8, Alvey Street | Henry Drury |
21, Globe Street | Herbert Jones |
5, Holland Street | Sarah Ann Thompson |
17, Mina Road | William Copps |
10 and 11, Sturge Street | Edward James |
The several cowsheds were inspected periodically, the inspector making a total of 58 visits. The defects found on inspection were as follow:—
Sheds in dirty condition | 1 case |
Cows found in a dirty condition | 1 „ |
Overcrowding | 2 cases |
Defective walls | 1 case Total 5 cases |
These conditions were remedied.
Each cowshed has been limewashed twice during the year.