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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

Lambeth 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]

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(a) directly connected to drain8
(b) improperly trapped or untrapped ; defective51
2,Basement dwellings
(a) inspections2
(b) reinspections4
3.Ceilings and Walls : defective778
4.Chimney: defective59
5.Copper : defective100
6.Damp condition of premises751
7.Dilapidated condition of premises244
8.Door: defective98
9.Drains :
(a) defective274
(b) fresh air inlet defective148
(c) gulley defective85
(d) manhole defective63
(e) plunging eye defective34
(f) soil pipe defective106
(g) stopped327
(h) trap insufficient16
(i) ventilation insufficient18
(j) vent pipe defective115
10.Dustbins or Ashpits :
(a) defective or dilapidated662
(b) absence of127
11.Fireplace : defective328
12.Floors: defective307
13.Lavatory Waste : directly connected to drain,
improperly trapped or untrapped26
14.Paving (yard or area) :
(a) defective290
(b) undrained17
15.Rainwater Pipe and Gutters :
(a) rainwater pipe defective237
(b) gutters defective353
(c) rainwater pipe directly connected to drain25
16.Roof: defective1,026