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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

Woolwich 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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74
Common Lodging-Houses.
36. There are 24 common lodging-houses in the Borough—19
for men, 4 for women, and 1 for couples. Total accommodation
for 597 persons are available. The following is the list:—

Table: Common Lodging Hodses in Woolwich.

Common Lodging Hodses in Woolwich.

Common Lodging House.Accommodation.Total.
Men.Women.Couples
60 Beresford Street58....58
5 High Street40....40
52 ,,22....22
56 ,,15....15
56a ,,18....18
76 ,,16..16
77 ,,13..13
81 ,,5..5
82 ,,14..14
93 ,,30....30
102 ,,28....28
1 Rope Yard Rails14....14
2 ,,17....17
4 ,,17....17
7 ,,..11*22
9 ,,32....32
10 ,,51....51
10a ,,32....32
11, ,,30....30
21 ,,21....21
21a ,,21....21
4 Warren Lane31....31
11 & 12 „39....39
13 ,,11....11
Totals.5274811*597

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* i.e., 22 persons.
Underground Rooms.
37. Only three underground rooms separately occupied were
found not in accordance with the Act, viz.: 2, High Street,