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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 Saviour's (Southwark) 1898

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Saviour's]

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64
Total.
Cellars disused for Dwellings 1
New Soil Pipes provided 40
Sanitary Conveniences provided for Workpeople 81
Workshops Cleansed and Whitewashed 53
Basement Floors Excavated and Ventilated 14
Nuisances from Animals being kept, abated 9
Areas Whitewashed 47
Areas Drained 12
Syphon Cisterns fitted to W.C.'s 58
Manure Receptacles provided or reconstructed 10
Cowsheds Limewashed and Paved 1
Courts Repaved 1
UNSOUND FOOD SEIZED AND CONDEMNED.
2 Boxes of Fish.
4 Hind Quarters of Beef.
14 Fore Quarters of Beef.
1 Side of Green Bacon.
2 Cases of Rabbits.
200 Baskets of Plums.
4 Tons of Potatoes.
20 Cases of Tomatoes.
14 Barrels of Grapes.
2 Bags of Onions.
Total amount of Fines and Costs re Police-court
proceedings £41 12 &