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
Hackney 1894
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1894
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November.—This month was dull and unsettled, with frequent
rainfalls, and little sunshine. Up till the 20th of the month, the
temperature was above the average, but below for the remainder
of the month. The atmospheric pressure was generally below
its average during the first half of the month; above its average
for the remainder of the month. Rain fell on seventeen days,
the total quantity equalling 2.81 inches.
December.—This month was dull and mild, with frequent
rains. At the beginning of the month the temperature was below
the average, but from the 7th to the end of the month it was
above the average. The pressure was generally above its average
during the month, except from the 29th to 31st, when it was
below. Rain fell on thirteen days, amounting in all to 2.15 inches