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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
Wandsworth 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth District, The Board of Works (Clapham, Putney, Streatham, Tooting & Wandsworth)]
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The total length of road repaired by the Board is now 111¾ miles, showing an increase of about 2¼ miles during the year. The following are the lengths in each Parish:—
| Parishes | M. | F. | Y. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham | 26 | 3 | 1ll | ||
| Putney | 20 | 7 | 47 | ||
| Streatham | 31 | 6 | 185 | ||
| Tooting | 5 | 3 | 112 | ||
| Wandsworth | 27 | 1 | 21 | ||
| Total | 111 | 6 | 36 | ||
The above table does not include the following lengths
of public ways which are used as footpaths only, viz.:—
Clapham 2 miles 7 furlongs; Putney 1 mile 6 furlongs
70 yards; Streathnm 4 miles 3 furlongs 1.10 yards;
Tooting 345 yards; Wandsworth 1 mile 4 furlongs.—
Total, 10 miles 6 furlongs 85 yards.
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