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
Fulham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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SUMMARY OF WORKS CARRIED OUT UNDER SUPERVISION OF
SANITARY INSPECTORS.
Fresh Air Inlets 3
Soil and Vent pipes repaired or renewed 41
Drains cleared 216
Drains repaired 156
Drains relaid 44
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired or renewed 379
Drains sealed off 2
Traps cleansed, repaired etc. 60
Pans renewed 221
Seats repaired or renewed 75
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 116
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired 167
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 142
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed 191
New baths fitted 3
New lavatory basins fitted 2
Baths cleansed 4
Drinking water cisterns cleansed etc 50
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired 103
Rooms cleansed 3,485
Internal house repairs 6,937
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc.) 224
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes) 146
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 11
Dampness remedied 3,040
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation 125
Staircases provided with light and ventilation and repaired 57
Ventilated food cupboards provided 1
Ventilation provided under floors and repairs 289
Roofs repaired 1,635
Other external repairs 236
Accumulations of refuse removed 23
Dustbins 84
Yards, forecourts paved and drained 69
Other nuisances 14
Bombed sites 36
Total 18,387