London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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City of London 1894

Report on the sanitary condition of the City of London for the year 1894

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Fourth Floor.—Large airy room with six
single beds for adult males. Water-closet for
males on landing.
The above fittings have been carried out in
a substantial manner, at a cost, including
drainage, water, and gas fixtures and furniture,
of £1,063 6s. 11d.
The place was opened 25th January, 1894,
during which year 24 families, comprising 43
adults and 34 children, total 77 persons have
been accommodated with comfortable lodging,
and piain and wholesome food.
Of the 24 families received, 10 families had
been living in one room only for all purposes,
11 families had two rooms for their home, and
the remainder, three rooms.
The diseases which necessitated their application
for admission were—
Scarlet Fever10 cases.
Diphtheria 7 ,,
Enteric Fever 5 ,,
Small Pox 1 case.
Erysipelas 1 ,,
24 cases.