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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
Barking 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Field. Many improvements are still required and it is
hoped that such necessaries as shower baths, more
playing field equipment and adequate storage accommodation
will be available in the near future.
8. Keep-Fit Classes.
There are now running eight classes for women and two for men at the following school halls in Barking:—
| School. | Type of Class. | Day. |
|---|---|---|
| Bifrons School | Women | Thursdays |
| Bifrons School | Men | Mondays |
| Dawson School | Women | Mondays |
| Dawson School | Women | Tuesdays |
| Eastbury School | Women | Wednesdays |
| Erkenwald School | Women (Mothers' Class) | Tuesdays |
| Erkenwald School | (Young Adults) | Thursdays |
| Erkenwald School | Men | Wednesdays |
| Manor School | Women | Tuesdays |
| Monteagle School | Women | Thursdays |
A charge of 2d. only is made so that these classes are
within the financial reach of all.
In addition to the above, Physical Training is
included in the activities of the flourishing Old Boys'
Clubs at the Cambell and Gascoigne Schools.
The classes have been well attended, attendances
varying from 25 to 74 in the different classes, and it is
hoped that next year this work will be extended.
Eighteen teachers are attending a Course in Recreative
Physical Training at Northbury School on Tuesday