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Hammersmith 1903

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1903

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The ceiling is made of lath and plaster, and is limewhited;
The floor is made of bricks and tiles set in cement;
There is no gully in the bakehouse, and it is not subject
to flooding;
Access to the bakehouse is by a passage leading to
stairs;
There is an area, the walls of which are of brickwork,
and the floor of cement;
There are two windows;
It is ventilated by the two windows, and by two doors,
one of which leads to the area, and the other to the passage;
The dough troughs are not on castors, but are raised
8 inches from the floor, so as to be readily accessible for
cleaning under;
There is a flour room at the back of the bakehouse.
It was in a most dirty and offensive condition. There
were several patches of dog's excrement in the place. It
is a totally unfit place for the purpose.
There is no properly-covered receptacle for the refuse;
There was a cat in the bakehouse;
There is no coal cellar in direct communication with
the bakehouse;
The water supply is drawn direct from the rising main.
XIV.—No. 2, Hunt Street.
In the occupation of Mr. William Burt. The bakehouse
has a height of 7 feet 9 inches, a length of 15 feet 8
inches, and a width of 14 feet 10 inches;
It comprises a capacity of about 1,801 cubic feet;
The walls are made of brickwork, and are limewhited.
There is no evidence of dampness;
The ceiling is made in part of lath and plaster, and
in part concrete;
There is no gully in the bakehouse, and it is not subject
to flooding;
The floor is made in part of concrete and in part of
boards;