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]
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HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
(Miss Blackwell).
House to house inspections were carried out in the following
localities:—
Gt. Suffolk street, St. Gabriel street, Little Surrey street, Clock
place, Lamlash street, Dantzic street, Miniver street, Gray street,
Queen's Arms court, Zoar street, Brunswick street, Tower street,
Dodson street, Park street, Horsmau street, King James street, Minor
place, Gravel lane, Sussex house, Sturge street, Lant place, Surrey row,
Red Cross street, Harrow street, Bennett street, Stamford street,
Sutherland place, Lant street, Webber street, Webber row, Hatfield
street, St. Margaret's court.
During the period Miss Blackwell carried out the duties of an
inspector 671 inspections and 1,605 re visits were made of the various
houses by Miss Blackwell.
491 intimation and 190 statutory notices were served. 512 sanitary
works were carried out.
The following Nuisances have been abated:—
Blocked Drains unstopped 15
Closet Apparatus reinstated 61
New Closet Pans provided 8
Yards paved or paving amended 32
Roofs repaired 64
New Dust Bins provided 39
Foul Rooms cleansed 1,248
Houses ventilated 1
Floor ventilation provided 1
Cases of overcrowding abated 25
Miscellaneous nuisances (other than those above
specified) abated 154