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 Southwark, Borough of]
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HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
(Male Inspectors).
House to house inspections were carried out in the following
localities:—
St. Gabriel street, Sutherland place, Blewett street, Brandon street,
Beckway street, Zoar street, Park street, Red Cross street, Burman
street, Union street, Chatham street, Sumner street, Kingston street,
Empress street, Horsman street, Innis place, Lamlash street, Runham
street, Gurney street, Dantzic street, Halpin place, Huntsman street,
Graham street, Larissa street, East street, Elsted street, Barlow street,
Goschen street, Hayles street, Clock place, Rodney road, Cole street,
Dorset street, Linwood place, Sandford row, Garden row, Southwark
Bridge road, Barlow street, Townley street.
During the year, 965 inspections and 4,027 re-visits were made by
the male inspectors of the various houses in their districts. 192 drains
were tested.
824 intimation and 318 statutory notices were served. 837 sanitaryworks
were carried out.
| Defective drains reconstructed | 10 |
| Defective drains amended | 10 |
| Interceptors provided | 3 |
| Blocked drains unstopped | 38 |
| Closet Apparatus reinstated | 93 |
| Water Supplies reinstated | 8 |
| Additional Water Supply provided | 10 |
| New Closet Pans provided | 8 |
| Gulley provided | 1 |
| Yards, &c., paved or paving amended | 42 |
| Traps provided to sink pipe | 13 |
| Roofs repaired | 92 |
| New Dust Bins provided | 68 |
| Foul Rooms cleansed | 1,286 |
| Floor ventilation provided | 13 |
| Houses ventilated | 2 |
| Cases of overcrowding abated | 25 |
| Draw taps on main provided | 2 |
| Miscellaneous nuisances (other than those above specified) abated | 426 |