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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 1908
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1908
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| Found. | Abated. | In hand. | Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| standing. | ||||
| The drain choked | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| The rain water pipe defective | 21 | 15 | 3 | 3 |
| The rain water pipe connected directly with the drain | 4 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Defective roof | 24 | 20 | 2 | 2 |
| Defective gutter | 28 | 24 | 2 | 2 |
| Paving to wash-house defective | 5 | 5 | ||
| House or part overcrowded | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Insufficient ventilation beneath the ground or basement floor | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| Animals improperly kept | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| W.C. roof defective | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Scullery roof defective | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Smoke nuisances from structural defects | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Approach to the W.C. unpaved | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Forecourt unpaved | 4 | 1 | - | 3 |
| Dangerous structures | 10 | 9 | 1 | - |
| Verminous premises cleansed | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Accumulation of refuse | 2 | 2 | - | —. |
| Defective drains | 33 | 26 | 7 | - |
| Various | 13 | 10 | 3 | - |
Details of house to house inspection made in the Homerton
District during the year 1908 by Inspector Jas. W. Hall
Number of premises inspected 323
Number of premises on which nuisances were found 303
Intimation notices served 364
Statutory notices served 31