London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
View report page
Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
West Ham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
This page requires JavaScript
Dimensions of dormitories at Fyfield Open-air School.
| Name of ward | Lea. | Chelmer. | Koding. | Thames. | Fyfield. | Moreton. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of beds in each | 22 | 22 | 36 | 20 | 60 | 40 |
| Dimensions | 51' 6" x 18' | 51' 6" x 18' | 63' x 23' | 38' x 23' | 99' x 25' | 90' x 25' |
| 914 sq. ft. | 914 sq. ft. | 1,449 sq.ft | 874 sq. ft. | 2,250 sq. ft. | 2,475 sq.ft. | |
| Floor space for bed | 42 sq. ft. | 42 sq. ft. | 40¼ sq. ft. | 43¾ sq. ft. | 37½ sq. ft. | 61¾ sq. ft. |
| Spaces between the edges of adjacent beds | 2' 3" | 2' 3" | 2' 0" | 2' 3" and 8' | 2' 3" and 8' | |
| Total accommodation | 100 boys | 100 girls | ||||