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 Hampstead Borough]
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In 12 Instances the Department assisted in drying bedding,
carpets, etc. after homes had suffered flooding from burst
pipes, etc.
The Department was also called upon to dispose of the body
of a deceased swan (cause of death unknown).