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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) 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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existing, improving generally the lighting of the Parish
thoroughfare, especially in regard to decreasing the spaces
between the Lamps.
The following will shew the additions and alterations referred to:—
| Company providing the supply | No. of Lamps lighted at Lady-day, 1889. | New Lamps erected in year ending Lady-day, 1890. | Total No. of ordinary lamps at Lady-day 1890. |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Metropolitan Gas Company - | 3,195 | 149 | 3,344 |
| Crystal Palace District Gas Company | 197 | – | 197 |
| 3,392 | 149 | 3,541 |
In addition to the ordinary lamps the following ornamental
and central lamps are lighted by the South Metropolitan
Gas Company:—
1 at Peckham rye, west side, at junction with Barry road.
1 at Goose green, at junction of roads next Lordship lane.
1 at Knatchbull road, opposite Flodden road.
1 at Lordship lane, opposite Dulwich Common road.
1 at Camberwell green Urinal.
1 at Hill street Urinal.
1 at High street, Peckham, opposite Rye lane.
1 at Southampton street, next Peckham road.
1 at Thurlow Park road, by Gallery road.
1 at Dulwich common, by Alleyn park.
1 at Dulwich village, opposite Half Moon Lane,