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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
Lewisham 1883
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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This work consisted of—
4756 feet run of new Kerbing.
4986 feet run of new Channelling.
375 superficial yards of new Street Crossings.
161 feet run of old Kerbing reset.
14 feet run of old Channelling reset.
32 superficial yards of old Carriage-way relaid.
and was executed under contract by Messrs. John Mowlem and
Co.
The following table will give the number of miles of road watered in each Division of the District.
| Locality. | Miles. | Yards. |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath and Lewisham | 20 | 39 |
| Sydenham and Forest Hill | 20 | 1077 |
| Hamlet of Penge | 10 | 1214 |
| Total | 51 | 570 |
The above work comprises—
511 feet run of new Kerbing.
480 feet run of new Channelling.
102 superficial yards of new Street Crossings.
10 feet run of old Kerbing reset.
and was executed by Messrs John Mowlem and Co. under contract.
TAR PAYING.
The following Tables will show the Tar Paving laid:—
The following will show the new Lamps erected:—
| Amberley Road | 1 |
| Bampton Road | 1 |
| Berlin Road | 1 |
| Berryman's Lane | 1 |
| Blackheath Park (road leading to) | 1 |
| Bradgate Road | 3 |
| Brockley Cottages | 1 |
| Charleville Circus | 2 |
| Colfe Road | 1 |
| Commerford Road | 2 |
| Dermody Road | 1 |
| Elthruda Road | 2 |
| Exbury Road | 1 |