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
Islington 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington Borough]
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| Date of Hearing | Address | Offence | Result of Proceedings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.12.47 | 1, Lesly Street, N.7 | (1) Defective soil and rainwater pipes ; roofs ; wall and ceiling plaster ; fireranges and stove ; window woodwork, etc., and W.C. flushing cistern. Floor broken and damp walls. Rubbish accumulation. | 84 days' Order. |
| (2) Verminous room | Adjourned | ||
| 4.12.47 | 3, Lesly Street, N.7 | Rear roof, walls and ceilings defective. Section rainwater pipe missing. Dangerous main rear wall. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 5, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective wall ; firerange and grates ; ceilings ; copper flue ; window woodwork, etc., and guttering. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 7, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective roof ; gutters ; walls and ceiling plaster ; window frames, etc., and flushing cistern. W.C. seat broken. Washing copper unusable. Rainwater pipe missing. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 9, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective wall and ceiling plaster ; roof : gutters ; windows ; fire-backs and range and wall boarding. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 11, Lesly Street, N.7 | (1) Defective roof ; gutters; walls and ceiling plaster ; firegrates and ranges ; window woodwork, etc. ; and sink. Air inlet grate missing. External wall damp. | 84 days' Order. |
| (2) Verminous rooms | Adjourned. | ||
| 4.12.47 | 13, Lesly Street, N.7 | Rainwater downpipe broken, part missing. Defective gutters ; firegrate ; flue to copper ; window woodwork, etc. ; ceiling plaster and flushing cistern. Burst water pipe ; external wall damp. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 15, Lesly Street, N.7 | (1) Defective windows ; roofs ; walls and ceiling ; fireplace ; brickwork and j pointing ; rainwater pipe and flushing cistern. Damp walls. Burst water pipe. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| (2) Verminous rooms | Adjourned. | ||
| 4.12.47 | 17, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective main roof ; rainwater pipes; wall plaster and fire-backs. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 19, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective roofs; walls and ceiling plaster; fire-ranges and grates; window woodwork, etc.; and floor. Walls damp and dirty. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 21, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective stove; fireplaces; wall plaster; window; W.C. cistern; roof; gutter; and sink. Burst water service pipe. Main roof top light missing. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 23, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective rainwater pipes; W.C. roof; wall and ceiling plaster; and window woodwork. | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 25, Lesly Street, N.7 | (1) Defective ceiling and wall plaster; window woodwork, etc. Door off hinges. Accumulation of rubbish. | 84 days' Order. |
| (2) Verminous rooms | Adjourned. | ||
| 4.12.47 | 27, Lesly Street, N.7 | Rainwater pipe defective | 84 days' Order. |
| 4.12.47 | 29, Lesly Street, N.7 | Defective gutters; rainwater pipe; roofs; ceilings; wall plaster; fireranges; match boarding. Damp walls. Tap defective. | 84 days' Order. |