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Strand (Westminster) 1895
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Strand]
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THE STRAND DISTRICT, LONDON. 23
into the mortuaries in the Strand District were as follows: —
| Total number of Bodies. | After Infectious Disease. | Post-mortem examinations made. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strand Mortuary | 54 | 4 | 12 |
| St. Anne's | 20 | — | 3 |
| Savoy Deadhouse | 8 | — | 4 |
| Total | 82 | 4 | 19 |
I am pleased to be able to report that steps are
now being taken by the Duchy of Lancaster to obtain
an alteration of coroner's districts, which will render it
unnecessary in future to use the Savoy dead-house for
the reception of bodies, a purpose for which the
building is quite unsuited.
Sanitary Work.
The following list summarises the work carried out
under the supervision of the Department during the
year:—
Dwelling Houses inspected* 1,175
Number of visits paid by Sanitary Inspectors 5,998
Preliminary notices served 507
Orders made by the Board ("Public Health
London Act") 60
Premises in which works have been carried
out 507
Workshops:—
Cleansed and Whitewashed 225
Over-crowding abated 3
Ventilation improved 6
* Exclusive of special inspection of houses in area represented under the
"Housing of the Working Classes Act,"