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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
Shoreditch 1877
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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rats and impregnated with sewer gas. In accordance with
the Vestry's order the house was closed.
The eleven eight-roomed houses on the south side of
Bowling Green Walk. The owner being required to render
these house fit for habitation has voluntarily closed them,
with reference to a general improvement of his estate.
No Police Court summonses have been taken out during
the year.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
H. ALEXANDER,
Sanitary Inspector.