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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SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORKS COMPLETED
DURING THE YEAR
Roofs and gutters repaired or renewed 382
Dampness remedied 364
Brickwork and pointing repaired 133
Floors repaired or renewed 131
Window frames, glazing and sashes repaired 217
Cills and reveals repaired 195
Sashcords renewed 299
Fireplaces and flues repaired or renewed 159
Staircases repaired 100
Walls and ceilings repaired 297
Rooms cleansed and redecorated 56
House drains additions and reconstructions 26
Length of new drainage 2, 015 feet
Drains repaired 150
Drains unstopped 294
Intercepting traps provided 38
Inspection chambers constructed 29
Clearing eyes to drains provided 35
Fresh air inlets provided 39
Ventilating shafts provided 34
Soil pipes provided 47
Gullies provided 111
Waste pipe and traps provided 371
Waste Pipes repaired 181
Sinks provided or renewed 160
Baths provided 54
Lavatory basins provided 92
Water closet pans ana seats, provided or renewed 283
Water closet flushing cisterns provided or renewed 376
Urinals provided or renewed 20
Rain water pipes provided, repaired or renewed 122
Yards paved, repaired or drained 61
Accumulations removed 161
Dustbins provided 189
Dwellings provided with water 141
Miscellaneous repairs 201
Separate statics under certain of the headings in the fore go ing
section are given in the Food Section.