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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
Kensington 1866
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington]
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DISTRICTS:
| North. | Central. | South. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stagnant Water, Animal, and other offensive matter removed | 31 | 15 | 32 | 78 |
| Nuisances removed by request of Inspector | 20 | 21 | 41 | 82 |
| Cases in which Inspector could not interfere | 15 | 23 | 22 | 60 |
| „ referred to Surveyor's office | 13 | 19 | 9 | 41 |
| Unnecessary complaints | 17 | 24 | 23 | 64 |
| Bakehouses under constant supervision | 49 | 16 | 41 | 106 |
| Licensed Slaughter-houses ditto | 26 | 10 | 16 | 50 |
| „ Cow Sheds ditto | 14 | 5 | 11 | 30 |
In addition to these the Inspectors report that a large number of
nuisances have been removed at their request, without the necessity of any
official notice.
I would in conclusion point to your notice, that as many as 1929
complaints have been attended to during this time, against 457 last year.
That there are now 106 Bakehouses, 50 Slaughter-houses, and 30 Cowsheds
in your Parish.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
FRANCIS GODRICH,
Medical Officer of Health.