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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 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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Pallant House, Tabard Street37 Dwellings
Harper Road, 151-189 (odd)20 Dwellings
Bronti Close, 1-5 (inclusive)5 Dwellings
Salisbury Row, 182 Dwellings
Broomfield House, Congreve Street20 Dwellings
Symington House, Harper Road105 Dwellings
Boundary House, Bethwin Road34 Dwellings
Waterloo Road, 246-260 (Caretaker's Flat)1 Dwellings
Penrose Street, 94-190 (even)49 Dwellings
Southwark Street, 142 (Caretaker's Flat)1 Dwellings
Alberta Street, 1-23 (odd), 45-67 (odd)24 Dwellings
Penton Place, 2-18 (even)9 Dwellings
Cooks Road, 1-36 (inclusive)36 Dwellings
Trinity Street, 144 Dwellings
Bronti Close, 381 Dwellings
Dunnico House, East Street24 Dwellings
Cornish House, Brandon Estate68 Dwellings
Total 642642

Table: OUTWORKERS 294 inspections of homes of outworkers were made during the year. The conditions generally were found to be quite satisfactory. It was not necessary to serve any notices or institute proceedings.

OUTWORKERS 294 inspections of homes of outworkers were made during the year. The conditions generally were found to be quite satisfactory. It was not necessary to serve any notices or institute proceedings.

Nature of workNo. of outworkers in August list required by section 110(i)fc)
Wearing Apparel Making, etc26
Cleaning and washing-
Artificial flowers1
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper102
Cosaques, Christmas crackers & stockings, etc.16
Paper bags5
Total 150150