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Richmond upon Thames 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Area (in acres) | 4,243 |
| Population (census 1931) | 37,791 |
| ,, (estimated 1935) | 38,450 |
| Number of inhabited houses (1935) | 9,395 |
| Rateable Value | £556,060 |
| Sum represented by a penny rate | £2,165 |
Physical features and general character of the area.
The Borough of Richmond lies on the south bank of the
Thames. Incorporated in 1890, its boundaries were in 1892
enlarged by the inclusion of the parishes of Kew, Petersham and a
part of Mortlake.
On April 1st, 1933, the Borough was further enlarged by
the inclusion of a large part of the Ham Urban District.
The height above ordnance datum varies, being 16 feet at the
bottom of Water Lane, 31 feet opposite the General Post Office,
152 feet at the Park Gates and 180 feet inside Richmond Park.
The sub-soil is chiefly gravel and sand interspersed with
patches of clay on the Hill.
Social Conditions.
The Borough is chiefly a residential district. There are one or
two small factories in addition to the usual trades carried on in any
town, whilst a certain number of the inhabitants are engaged in
those industries and occupations connected with boating.
Poor Law Relief.
The Clerk of the Public Assistance Committee informs me
the approximate number of cases afforded Outdoor Relief in the
Richmond district during the year was 475,