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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Factories. Defects Remedied.
Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient 3
Unsuitable or defective 8
Not separate for sexes 2
Workrooms cleansed or repaired 10
Ventilation improved 1
Heating provided 1
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BYELAWS RELATING TO HOUSES INTENDED OR USED
FOR OCCUPATION BY THE WORKING CLASSES AND LET
IN LODGINGS OR OCCUPIED BY MEMBERS OF MORE
THAN ONE FAMILY.
The number of lodging-houses on the register at the end of
the year was 578.
Thirty-two houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws
during the year and the following works carried out: —
Byelaw.
4 (b) Water supplies 19
4 (c) Washing accommodation 4
4 (d) Food stores 13
5 (a) Repairs to drains 1
5 (b) Means of carrying off waste water 2
5 (c) Provision of windows 1
5 (d) Room ventilation provided 2
5 (f) Ventilation to the bedroom and room with
cooking apparatus 4
5 (g) Staircase repairs —
5 (h) Handrails provided —
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Offices.
The number of offices on the register at the end of the year
was 221.