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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
Walthamstow 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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General
Contributed by Mr. D.M.P. Sullivan, Borough Engineer and
Surveyor.
Cremation
Facilities for cremation are available at the City of London
Crematorium at Manor Park and also the Manor Park Crematorium, Manor
Park.
| Walthamstow | Others | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Mortems Examination only | 125 | 155 | 280 |
| Post Mortems Examination and Inquests | 10 | 23 | 33 |
| Inquests only | 4 | 63 | 67 |
| 139 | 241 | 380 |
Rainfa11
The annual rainfall at the Ferry Lane Station was 23.38 inches,
In 1962 it was 22.37 inches.
Flooding
Widespread flooding occurred on three occasions during the year
and severe flooding on one occasion.