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An Ante-Natal Clinic was established in December,
1925.
I thank Mr. H. T. Perry, your Chief Sanitary Inspector,
and the Staff of the Public Health Department, for
their loyal support at all times.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
E. W. MATTHEWS.
Medical Officer of Health.
NATURAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Kingston-upon-Thames is situated on the Surrey bank
of the Thames, about 12 miles by road from Charing Cross,
and the same distance by railway from Waterloo Station.
The greater part of the Borough is on flat ground,
rising to the East to the top of Kingston Hill, a height of
about 140 feet.
Surbiton adjoins on the Southl the village of Ham is
to the North, and the West of the Borough is bounded by
the River Thames, across which it is connected to Hampton
Wick on the Middlesex bank by a wide stone bridge.
The town is surrounded by a magnificent and healthy
belt of open country', formed by Ham Common, Richmond
Park, Wimbledon Common, Hampton Court and Bushy
Parks.
The Canbury Gardens and the Queen's Promenade form
delightful and picturesque stretches along the banks of the
Thames.
A large open space known as the Fairfield is situated
near the centre of the Borough, and is maintained as a
Recreation Ground.
The Market Place and Town Hall are situated near the
bridge at the West end of the Borough.
A Produce Market is held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays. On Saturdays there is a General
Market, when the covered portioh under the Town Hall is
used as a Meat Market.