London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Ilford 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Accumulations of Refuse, Etc.—continued.
Manure pits provided 33
Stagnant water removed from basements 12
Rags removed 1
Dead animals removed 8
Workshop Acts.
Drains repaired 3
Do. cleansed 5
Yards paved and drained 3
Do. cleansed 5
Overcrowding abated 9
Walls and ceilings cleansed and limewashed 15
Water laid on 1
W.C.'s provided 1
Hoods fitted 1
Flushing cistern fitted 1
Bakehouses cleansed (under notice) 11
Animals removed 12
Premises connected with main sewer 1
Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act.
Rooms stripped and cleansed 81
Generally.
Animals (improperly kept) removed 306
Smoke nuisances abated 2
Roadways, courtways, and rearways paved
and drained 8
Roadways, courtways, and rearways cleansed 6
Quarries filled in 2
Lands fenced in 2