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 Hornsey, Borough of]
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Miscellaneous.
Roofs repaired 300
Eaves guttering renewed, cleansed or repaired 176
Rain-water pipes provided, repaired or unstopped 102
do. disconnected from drains 7
Damp walls remedied 145
Damp-proof courses inserted 60
Paving of yards repaired 140
Premises structurally repaired 980
Rooms cleansed, distempered or papered 776
Rooms disinfested of vermin 100
Work-rooms cleansed or repaired 28
Drinking-water cisterns repaired, cleansed and covered 66
Water supply reinstated 4
do. (additional) provided
Baths provided or made usable 70
Windows and skylights provided or made usable 188
Sub-floor ventilation 41
Floors repaired 175
Dry rot abated 3
Window sills repaired 87
Sash cords and fittings repaired 126
Sanitary dustbins provided 121
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed 49
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 240
Sundry items 414
Food stores provided 26
Overcrowding abated 24
6,398
Factories and Workshops. Defects Remedied.
Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient 1
Unsuitable or defective 17
Not separate for sexes 5
Workrooms cleansed or repaired 29
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