Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Greenwich Borough]
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W.C. fittings repaired or renewed | 68 |
W.C. pedestals installed or renewed | 41 |
Sanitary conveniences or improvements effected to Factories and Workplaces | 34 |
Urinals cleansed or repaired | 10 |
Dustbins— | |
Provided | 23 |
Pavings— | |
Yards and Forecourts | 8 |
General Water Supply— | |
Water Fittings amended | 18 |
Water supply restored | 44 |
Extra water supply to tenement houses | 1 |
Other Improvements— | |
Rooms cleansed and repaired | 9 |
Rooms and staircases lighted and ventilated | 239 |
Verminous rooms cleansed | 318 |
Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired | 394 |
Dampness abated | 813 |
Underground Rooms (enforcement of Regulations) | — |
Sinks, baths and lavatory basins provided | 14 |
Sink, lavatory and bath waste pipes trapped or amended | 21 |
Stoves and fireplaces | 9 |
Floors repaired | US |
Miscellaneous repairs | 687 |
Other Nuisances Abated— | |
Illegal use of Underground rooms discontinued | — |
Animals kept in unfit places discontinued or removed | 2 |
Foul Accumulations removed | 21 |
Rat infestation abated | 2,101 |
Smoke Nuisances— | |
Observations | 374 |
Statutory Notices served | — |
Notices, Etc.— | |
Preliminary Notices served | 1,326 |
Statutory or Abatement Notices served | 362 |
Houses rendered fit by informal action | 859 |