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 Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Blue Paving Bricks
10,394 No.
| Norway Kerb | 1,274 lineal feet |
| Tar | 40,078 gallons |
| Ashes | 355 cubic yards |
The following statement shows the superficial area of pavement disturbed by the gas, water and electric lighting companies and others for the laying of their mains and services, viz. :—
| Kerbing | 2,586 lineal feet |
| York and other Stone Paving re-laid | 15,894 super yards |
| New York and other Paving | 1,433 „ |
| Tar Paving | 10,199 „ |
| Wood Paving | 1,847 „ |
| Granite Macadam | 7,697 „ |
| Flints and Gravel | 9,085 „ |
| Pitchings | 1,513 „ |
| Asphalte | 998 |
The charges for re-instating these trenches was ₤6,981.
HOARDINGS, &c.
177 hoarding licenses and renewals have been granted in the
Borough during the year.
| No. of notices received. | No. of houses. | Additions to houses, etc. | Stables, Warehouses, Shops, and other buildings. | Churches, Chapels, Schools and additions. | Total No. of Buildings. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457 | 2,231 | 73 | 275 | 19 | 2,598 |
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