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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

Acton 1908

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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an open fireplace. The grate is an old fashioned one, and to obtain
the necessary heat in the room, the amount of coal which must be
consumed is excessive.
The other classroom in the Infants' department measures 360
square feet.
The light comes from one window situated behind the scholars
There are also small windows on the left hand side, but these do not
admit much light, as the glass is opaque. The room is heated by
a stove.
In the Infants' departments, with the exception of the fanlight,
there are no special openings designed for ventilation purposes.
The building throughout is artificially lighted by gas.

Table: Table 1.PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TOGETHER WITH ACCOMMODATION.

Table 1.

PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE DISTRICT, TOGETHER WITH ACCOMMODATION.

Name of School.Accommodation.
1. ActonBoys164
Girls129
Infants142
2. Beaumont ParkBoys635
Girls590
Infants499
3. CentralSenior428
Junior488
Infants403
4. East ActonMixed64
Infants80
5. PrioryBoys550
Girls542
Infants494
6. Rothschild RoadInfants280
7. South ActonBoys720
Girls564
Infants618
8. Southfield RoadSenior412
Junior378
Infants383