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 1954
[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 22
Soil and Vent pipes repaired or renewed 47
Drains cleared 136
Drains repaired 83
Drains relaid 40
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired or renewed 216
Traps cleansed, repaired etc 39
Pans renewed 102
Seats repaired or renewed 49
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 163
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired 14
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 59
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed 122
New baths fitted 9
New lavatory basins fitted 12
Baths cleansed 2
Drinking water cisterns cleansed etc. 19
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired 130
Rooms cleansed 519
Internal house repairs 1,943
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc) 228
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes) 96
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 7
Dampness remedied 1,410
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation 22
Staircases provided with light and ventilation and repaired 38
Ventilated food cupboards provided 1
Ventilation provided under floors and repairs 227
Roofs repaired 755
Other external repairs 284
Accumulations of refuse removed 29
Dustbins 127
Yards, forecourts paved and drained 66
Other nuisances 2
Additional W.C. accommodation 2
Rat runs traced 5
Total 7,025