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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
Shoreditch 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch]
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Two lecture demonstrations by the Women's League of Health and Beauty
and a demonstration by a team from the Central Council of Recreative Physical
Training were given during the week and were much appreciated. Monday evening
was devoted to a swimming gala held at the Pitfield Street Baths. This was primarily
intended for school children. The programme included team races by Shoreditch
boys and girls; a display of fancy diving by "The Lucratics"; a display of scientific
swimming by two members of the Hammersmith Ladies' Swimming Club and a
demonstration by another member of the Club; and a water polo match between
the "Penguins IV" and "Anlaby." Music was again provided by the Hoxton
Excelsior Silver Band.
The attendances during Health Week are shown in table No. 126.
Table No. 126.
| Attendances. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning (School children). | Afternoon. | Evening. | |
| Monday | - | - | 513 |
| Tuesday | 108 | 200 | 504 |
| Wednesday | 66 | 220 | 517 |
| Thursday | 125 | 260 | 404 |
| Friday | 60 | 200 | 375 |
| Totals | 359 | 880 | 2,313 |
| Swimming gala (Monday) | 1,200. | ||
| Total attendances | 4,752. |
I am, Sir, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. H. R. SMITHARD,
Medical Officer of Health.
Public Health Offices,
Laburnum Street,
26th June, 1938.