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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 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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The Council made a Clearance Order on the 2nd October, 1935. No Inquiry
had been held at the end of the year.
Re-housing is to be provided on the Horn Park Estate.
(7) Timbercroft Lane (No. 1).—On the 6th June, 1935, I represented this area
consisting of two cottages as an unhealthy area. The cottages in question are
known as Timbercroft Lane, Nos. 3 and 5. The number of occupants was 6.
The Council made a Clearance Order on the 25th September; there was no
local Inquiry ; but after inspection the Minister confirmed the Order, without
modification, under date 25th January, 1936.
Re-housing is to be provided on the Timbercroft Lane Estate.
(8) Timbercroft Lane (No. 2).—On the 6th June, 1935, I represented this area
consisting of six cottages as an unhealthy area. The cottages in question are
known as Timbercroft Lane. Nos. 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19. The number of
occupants was 21.
The Council made a Clearance Order on the 25th September; there was no
local Inquiry; but after inspection the Minister confirmed the Order, without
modification, under date 25th January, 1936.
Re-housing is to be provided on the Timbercroft Lane Estate.
(9) Timbercroft Lane (No. 3).—On the 6th June, 1935, I represented this area
consisting of eight cottages as an unhealthy area. The cottages in question are
known as Timbercroft Lane, Nos. 21. 23. 25. 27. 35. 37. 39 and 41. The number
of occupants was 34.
The Council decided to purchase the area by agreement, and the Minister has
intimated that he is prepared to regard it as a Clearance Area for re-housing
purposes.
Re-housing is to be provided on the Timbercroft Lane Estate.
(10) Hulk Cottages.—On the 6th June, 1935, I represented this area consisting
of five houses as an unhealthy area. The houses in question are known as Hulk
Cottages, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The number of occupants was 35.
The Council made a Clearance Order on 3rd September; a Ministry of Health
Inquiry was held on 26th November, and the Order was confirmed by the Minister,
without modification, under date 25th January, 1936.
Re-housing is to be provided on the Horn Park Estate.