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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
Bromley 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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The effect of the weather upon health is an important factor,
especially when associated with overcrowding and fuel shortage.
It will be interesting to note the effect that the unusual
meteorological conditions of 1946 will have upon the future
health of the children born in that year, and upon the ageing
population who are less able to withstand the rigours of a cold
and sunless year.
OPEN AIR RECREATIONAL AMENITIES. Commons and Open Spaces.
| Acres | Roods | Poles | Acres | Roods | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmstead Woods | 61 | 1 | 36 | |||
| Keston Common | 55 | 1 | 24 | |||
| Hayes Common (incl. Pick-hurst Green) | 213 | 1 | 32 | |||
| Hollydale | 6 | 1 | 0 | |||
| New Street Hill | 11 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Southborough | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Turpington | 1 | 3 | 10 | 355 | 3 | 30 |
Public Recreation Grounds.
| Kings Meadow | 9 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Martins Hill | 12 | 0 | 29 | ||
| Oakley Road | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Queens Mead | 10 | 3 | 15 | ||
| Widmore | 3 | 1 | 28 | ||
| Whitehall | 17 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Norman Park (reserved) | 56 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 110 | 3 | 38 |
Public Gardens and Grounds.
| Church House Grounds | 12 | 3 | 20 | |||
| Hayes (Old) Rectory Grounds | 2 | 0 | 25 | |||
| Husseywell Crescent | 2 | 1 | 30 | |||
| Library Gardens | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||
| Queens Garden | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
| The Knoll | 4 | 1 | 39 | |||
| 25 | 2 | 38 | ||||
| 492 | 2 | 26 | ||||
| Golf Course (Bromley & Bickley- | -subject to lease) | 103 | 1 | 0 | ||
Thus 595 acres of land have been secured or reserved for
public recreational purposes within the Borough, representing
9 per cent. of the total acreage of the Borough.