London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Southwark 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]

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88
HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS.
(Male Inspectors).
House to house inspections were carried out in the following
localities:—
Beckway street, Halpin place, Larissa street, Innis place, Deacon
street, Kingston street, Burman street, Runham street, Blewitt street,
Huntsman street, Linwood place, Dorset street, Rodney road. Townley
street, St. Gabriel street, Barlow street, Elsted street, Hayles street,
Dantzic street, Empress street, East street, Brandon street, Chatham
street, Gurney street, Horsman street, Lamlash street, Goschen street,
Cole street, Barlow street, Alvey house, Tisdale place.
During the year 567 inspections and 2,518 re-visits were made by
inspectors of the various houses in their districts. 115 drains were
tested.
520 intimation and 223 statutory notices were served. 478 sanitary
works were carried out.
The following Nuisances were abnted:—
Defective drain reconstructed 1
Defective drain amended 1
Blocked drains unstopped 21
Closet apparatus reinstated 46
New Closet Pans provided 5
Yards, &c., paved or paving amended 22
Traps provided to sink pipes 3
Roofs repaired 85
New Dust Bins provided 53
Basements concreted 14
Foul Rooms cleansed 1389
Cases of overcrowding abated 7
Miscellaneous nuisances (other than those above
specified) abated 251