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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
St Giles (Camberwell) 1885
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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In addition to the above, the following "New Streets,"
not being paved to the satisfaction of the Vestry, have been
ordered to be similarly dealt with, for which purpose the
surveys, estimates, apportionments, &c., have been prepared
and the collections are in hand.
Ashbourne Grove
Alleyn Park
Brymer Road
Canterbury Road, completion (suspended
by Law proceedings)
Crawthew Grove
Colby Road (in completion)
Chesterfield Grove
Daniels Road
Dartnell Road
Dewar Street
Elsie Road
East Dulwich Grove, in continuation
from Melbourne Grove to
Thorncombe Road
Frogley Road
Glengarry Road
Howbury Road
Loder Street (in continuation)
Linden Grove, in continuation to
Cemetery entrance
Sandover Road (in completion)
St. James' Road, from Junction
with Rotherhithe New Road to
Parish Boundary.
Trossachs Road
Tell Grove
Upstall Street
Welby Street
The number and extent of "New Streets" paved since the Vestry undertook this special work is as follows:—
| Year. | No. of Streets. | Length in Miles. | Cost. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reported to 1885 | 425 | 52½ | £279,000 |
| „ 1880 | 34 | 3 | £15,840 |
| Total to date | 459 | 55½ | £294,840 |
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Canterbury Bridge, crossing the Grand Surrey
Canal at the north end of Canterbury Road.
Negotiations are still pending with the adjacent Parish
of St. Paul, Deptford, also the adjoining owners and other