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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 Pancras 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]
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Under the Metropolis Management Act, 1855, Sec. 202.
| Situation of Property. | Offence. | Date of Hearing of Summons. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45, Twisden Road. . | Failing to give notice of fixing of new w.c. | 27th April | Fined 10s. and 2s. costs. |
| 227, Kentish Town Road | Failing to give notice of fixing new pedestal basin and trap | 1st Aug. | Fined 5s. and £ 13s. 0d. costs. |
| 10, Robert Street | Failing to provide a new sink waste | 18th Dec. | Fined 5s. and 2s. costs. |
Smoke-Prevention.
A register of smoke shafts is kept in the department. At the end of 1914
there were 343 shafts on the register.
During the year 332 observations were made and 7 re-inspections after the
service of notices. There were no prosecutions.
Regulated Trades.
Offensive Trades.—There are two licensed premises for such trades in St.
Pancras, viz., a tripe-dresser's in Kentish Town Road, and a tallow-melter's
in Tudor Place.
Other Businesses giving rise to Effluvia.—Fried fish shops and fish-smoking
places have been dealt with elsewhere (pages 106 and 107).
A list is also kept of rag and bone stores, and at the end of 1914 there were
38 premises in this list. 17 visits were paid to rag and bone stores during
the vear.
Constructural Drain Work.
The construction of, and repairs to, house drains are supervised by the
sanitary inspectors.
During the year the following work has been done under this heading:—
| First inspections. | Consequent re-inspections. | |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage work done under notice | 606 | 5481 |
| Voluntary drainage work | 843 | 3835 |
| Drains of new buildings | 68 | 976 |
| 1517 | 10292 |