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
Southwark 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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POOD SHOPS
Public houses 164
Cafes 129
Factory canteens 120
Butchers 47
Fish shops (wet and dry) and fried fish shops 58
Bakehouses 17
Greengrocers 52
Grocers 123
Ice-cream dealers and manufacturers 276
Schools providing food 50
Milk distributors 152
ANALYSIS OF WORK CARRIED OUT IN FOOD PREMISES
Food rooms repaired and redecorated 178
Equipment provided or improved 95
Lighting improved 32
Ventilation improved 41
Food cupboards provided 35
Refrigerators provided or repaired 19
Accommodation for clothing improved 30
Wash-hand basins provided or renewed 20
Hot water supplies provided 24
Sinks provided or renewed 30
Sanitary conveniences repaired and redecorated 74
Drainage systems repaired or improved 36
Roofs and gutters repaired 22
Yards repaired and cleansed 37
Accumulation of refuse removed 47
Dustbins provided 34