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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

Southwark 1957

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

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Table: SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORKS COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR

SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORKS COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR

Roofs and gutters repaired or renewed452
Dampness remedied660
Brickwork and pointing repaired72
Floors repaired or renewed132
Window frames, glazing and sashes repaired189
Cills and reveals repaired140
Sashcords renewed577
Fireplaces and flues repaired or renewed184
Staircases repaired45
Walls and ceilings repaired716
Rooms cleansed and redecorated590
House drains additions and reconstructions266
Length of new drainage 16,066 feet—
Drains repaired130
Drains unstopped142
Intercepting traps provided58
Inspection chambers constructed304
Clearing eyes to drains provided45
Fresh air inlets provided57
Ventilating shafts provided167
Soil pipes provided239
Gullies provided518
Waste pipe and traps provided2,160
Waste pipes repaired74
Sinks provided or renewed587
Baths provided491
Lavatory basins provided567
Water closet pans and seats, provided or renewed724
Water closet flushing cisterns provided or renewed687
Urinals provided or renewed24
Rain water pipes provided, repaired or renewed376
Yards paved, repaired or drained40
Accumulations removed72
Dustbins provided80
Dwellings provided with water377
Miscellaneous repairs183
Total12,125

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Separate statistics under certain of the headings in the foregoing
section are given in the Housing and Food Sections.