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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 Giles (Camden) 1874

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]

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The chief difficulty, however, in keeping houses clean and habitable
is found in the ignorance and apathy of the occupiers.

Table: House Improvements in St. Giles District effected under The Superintendence of Inspector J. McHugh between Lady-day, 1874, and 6th February, 1875.

House Improvements in St. Giles District effected under The Superintendence of Inspector J. McHugh between Lady-day, 1874, and 6th February, 1875.

Improvements.Details.Inspector McHu&h.
Improvements in Drainage.Number of houses improved1,235
Drains constructed or repaired126
Traps fixed406
Cesspools abolished28
Stables drained and horse-pools abolished10
In.Water Closets.Pans, traps, and water provided147
Water and apparatus only provided411
Cleansed or repaired643
Newly constructed or rebuil28
InDust Bins.Newly constructed54
Repaired or covered617
Paving.Re-laid or repaired309
In General Water Supply.Receptacles provided31
Receptacles repaired242
In Cleanliness and Repair.Cleansed andlime-whited952
Various accumulations removed from cellars,&c.193
InVentilation, &c.Ventilation improved26
Overcrowding reduced61
Kitchens disused, or made legally habitable9
Proceedings taken.Request notices313
Statutory notices221
Summoned and fined18
Reported to Police or District Surveyor5
Total numberof Improvements4,850
Total numberof Visits during the year7,525

Table: Disinfecting Chamber.List of Articles Disinfected in Hot Air Chamber during 1874-75.

Disinfecting Chamber.

List of Articles Disinfected in Hot Air Chamber during 1874-75.

Articles.No.Articles.No.Articles.No.
Beds103Quilts53Bags3
Blankets69Coats15Jackets3
Bolsters56Trowsers9Cushions18
Pillows147Waistcoats9Petticoats8
Cases9Skirts13Palliasses8
Carpets9Table Covers3Scarfs6
Counterpanes22Shawls5Hearth Rugs5
Mattrasses25FrocksDrawers2
Rugs23Flannels5Skirts5
Sheets103Dresses16Sundries45
Total Disinfections 85Total Articles 801