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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 1887
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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SEWERS AND HOUSE DRAINAGE.
The following Table shews the new Sewers sanctioned to be laid:—
| Name of Road. | Length in feet. | Size. | Material. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parish Of Lewisham | ||||
| Carholme Road | 340 | Id inch | Pipe. | Completed. |
| Ditto | 4 so | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Fermor Road | 480 | 12 „ | „ | Not commenced. |
| Hurstbourne Road | 475 | 12 „ | „ | Completed. |
| Madeline Road | 480 | 12 „ | „ | Not commenced. |
| Marler Road | 790 | 12 „ | „ | Completed. |
In the estimates for the current year ending Lady-day, 1880,
9 manholes and ventilators are included in Lewisham, and 3 in
Penge; 9 flushing chambers with automatic syphons in Lewisham,
and 3 in Penge. The number of flushing tanks constructed up
to Lady-day is as follows:—
Lewisham 34
Penge 7
Total 41
* Small manholes which were constructed adjoining the new flushing
tanks are marked with an asterisk.