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
Greenwich 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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| Drains— | |
|---|---|
| Drains tested—by smoke | 125 |
| „ „ —by water | 300 |
| Opened, cleansed and repaired | 322 |
| Reconstructions and additions | 183 |
| Inspection chambers constructed | 123 |
| New covers to manholes | 131 |
| Soil and vent shafts repaired or renewed | 111 |
| Traps (gully) | 224 |
| Drains sealed off, etc. | 34 |
| Yards and forecourts drained | 79 |
| Waterclosets and Urinals— | |
| Closets erected | 72 |
| W.C.s repaired | 183 |
| Sanitary conveniences or improvements effected to Factories, Workshops and Workplaces | 8 |
| W.C. pedestals installed | 235 |
| Urinals cleansed or repaired | 39 |
| Dustbins— | |
| Provided | 190 |
| Pavings— | |
| Yards and Forecourts | 98 |
| General Water Supply— | |
| Water Fittings amended | 69 |
| Extra water supply to tenement houses | 1 |
| Water supply certificates granted (Sect. 95) | 382 |
| Other Improvements— | |
| Houses generally repaired | 186 |
| Rooms cleansed and repaired | 1,290 |
| Rooms and staircases lighted and ventilated | 23 |
| Verminous rooms cleansed | 272 |
| Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired | 689 |
| Dampness abated | 558 |
| Sinks, baths and lavatory basins | 242 |
| Sink, lavatory and bath waste pipes trapped or amended | 234 |
| Stoves and fireplaces | 229 |
| Washing coppers repaired or provided | 24 |
| Floors repaired | 250 |
| Provision for storage of food | 7 |
| Miscellaneous repairs | 741 |