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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
Leyton 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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Table I. (
| Leytonstone Ward. | Boys. | Girls. | Junior Mixed. | Infants. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkdale Road Schools | 374 | 380 | 258 | 106 | 1118 |
| Davies Lane „ | 395 | 394 | 201 | 183 | 1173 |
| Lea Bridge Ward. | |||||
| Capworth Street Schools | 525 | 532 | 392 | 242 | 1691 |
| Church Road ,, | 327 | 314 | 199 | 168 | 1008 |
| Lea Bridge Road ,, | 90 | 70 | — | 6o | 220 |
| Sybourn Street ,, | 99 | 116 | — | 94 | 309 |
| 19965 | |||||
| St. Joseph's Roman Catholic School, Vicarage Road | 278 | ||||
| 20243 | |||||
Total attending Schools:—
| In 1899 | 16133 |
| „ 1900 | 15246 |
| „ 1901 | 17674 |
| „ 1902 | 18175 |
| „ 1903 | 19184 |
| „ 1904 | 19748 |
| „ 1905 | 19515 |
| „ 1906 | 20243 |
The year has been rather a quiet one with regard to the
Schools, but I must mention the novel course of instruction in
cottage gardening that has been introduced during the year, and
of which some 70 boys of the Leyton and Leytonstone Schools
have taken advantage. There are altogether nearly five acres
at the disposal of the authorities for the purpose of educating
beys in this useful branch of knowledge. The Board of Education
limit the classes to 14, and have given an annual grant of
after expending £29 in the purchase of the necessary tools.
Our example may, I think, well be followed by other educational
"bodies.