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
Lewisham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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| Premises Cleansed and Repaired | 1,020 |
| Drains Entirely Reconstructed | 96 |
| Drains Repaired | 254 |
| Water-closets Cleansed or Repaired | 394 |
| Soil-pipes Renewed or Repaired | 168 |
| Waste-pipes Renewed or Repaired | 264 |
| Rainwater Pipes Renewed or Repaired | 139 |
| Roofs and Gutters Repaired | 522 |
| Dampness in Premises Remedied | 553 |
| Yards Drained or Paved | 123 |
| Dust-bins Provided | 190 |
| Water-cisterns Cleansed or Covered | 22 |
| Water Fittings Repaired | 151 |
| Additional water supplies provided to tenement houses | 27 |
| Defective Fire-places remedied | 174 |
| Offensive Accumulations Removed | 69 |
| Urinals Cleansed or Repaired | 14 |
| Other Nuisances Remedied | 557 |
Factories and Workshops.
The woman inspector is responsible for the inspection of
factories, workshops, and laundries, and details of the administration
of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901, are included in this report
in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health.
Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
| Nature of Business. | Factories. | Workshops. | Workplaces. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dressmakers, Milliners | 17 | 25 | — |
| Laundries | 19 | 11 | — |
| Tailors | 1 | 60 | — |
| Dentists | — | 38 | — |
| Bootmakers and Repairers | 61 | 87 | — |
| Builders | 18 | 58 | — |
| Motor Garages | 43 | 51 | 13 |
| Jewellers and Watch Repairers | — | 33 | — |
| Upholsterers and Cabinet Makers | 1 | 25 | — |
| Miscellaneous | 87 | 172 | 7 |