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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

Hornsey 1933

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Premises structurally repaired1,146
Rooms cleansed, distempered or papered948
Rooms disinfested of vermin354
Work-rooms cleansed or repaired10
Drinking-water cisterns repaired, cleansed and covered74
Water supply reinstated2
do. (additional) provided10
Baths provided or made usable43
Windows and skylights provided or made usable88
Floors repaired139
Window sills repaired39
Sash cords and fittings repaired115
Sanitary dustbins provided240
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed41
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed242
Sundry items584
Overcrowding abated24
6,879

Table: PREMISES INSPECTED PERIODICALLY.The following premises were inspected periodically during the year and any matters requiring attention were dealt with:—

PREMISES INSPECTED PERIODICALLY.

The following premises were inspected periodically during the year and any matters requiring attention were dealt with:—

No. in District.
Dairies and milkshops37
Milk purveyors in connection with other businesses62
Bakehouses22
Restaurant kitchens34
Tea-rooms and coffee-bars24
Slaughter-houses6
Butchers' shops54
Fish shops23
Factories, workshops and work-places322
Outworkers' premises127
Cinemas7
Places of public entertainment32
Shoots (refuse)2
Overcrowded houses40
Licensed petroleum stores81
873