Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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condition, and want of light and ventilation. Notices were
served on the owners, who executed the minimum amount
of work necessary to temporarily improve the condition of
the property, but sufficient to render the application for
a closing order difficult.
Paragon Mews.—Certified March 17th. Overcrowded,
dilapidated and beyond repair. Permanently closed by
owner.
Hazeldon Road.—Two houses unfit for habitation.
Certified April 16th. The premises were foul and dilapidated.
The necessary repairs were carried out by the
owner.
Mill Road-—Two houses. Certified April 17th. Insufficient
light and ventilation, also damp and dilapidated.
The necessary works were carried out by the owner.
Loampit Yale.—One house. Certified April 28th as
foul, damp aud dilapidated. Notices served. Repairs executed
by owner.
Reeves Alley & 214a, High Street.—Three houses.
Certified April 28th. Closing order granted by Magistrate.
Wilmore Place.—Three houses. Certified April 28th.
Beyond repair. Demolished by owner.
No. 10, Glenwood Road.—Representation made, September
15th. The premises were in a very bad condition,
due principally to the filthy habits of the tenant. The
owner had considerable trouble in obtaining possession of
the premises. Notices were served. The premises were
put into habitable condition by the owner.
Pettitt's Buildings, Elmira Street.—Three houses. Certified
as unfit for human habitation September 15th. Foul