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 London, City of ]
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Bank (South London Railway).—Closets throughout cleansed, and the
ventilating fan, which was formerly employed intermittently only, kept
in constant work.
Bank (Central London Railway).—Most defective ventilation to Closets for
both men and women. Some considerable difficulty was experienced
in devising plan for dealing with this on account of the distance to be
traversed, and limited space at disposal.
Mansion House Station.—A ventilating pipe placed in an unsuitable
position has been carried through the roof to the external air.
EAST DISTRICT.
Aldgate High Street.—Water supply was laid on to the Urinals in the
Lavatory provided for the employes, the public W.C's and Urinals
examined and cleansed, and the Water Cisterns supplied with covers.
Monument and Mark Lane.—At both these Stations the old-fashioned
pan Closets were removed, and modern type substituted.
WEST DISTRICT.
Holborn Viaduct.—The Urinals in Lavatory platform were cleansed,
ladies' second class Lavatory ventilated, and walls and ceilings cleaned.
The staff W.C's and walls and ceilings throughout were cleaned:
Cisterns cleaned.
Ludgate Hill Station.—The ladies' first class Lavatory was ventilated into
the open air, cleaned and Cistern covered. Ladies' second class Lavatory
provided with ventilation, and Cistern covered. The men's Lavatory
Cistern covered, and one defective Closet repaired. Two of the Urinals
were reconstructed. The walls and ceilings throughout were cleaned.
Snow Hill.—The ladies' Lavatory was ventilated. The platform Closets
and Urinals, which were in very bad condition, were thoroughly cleaned
and ventilated.
Aldersgate Street.—Ladies' Lavatory ventilated, walls and ceiling
cleaned. Men's Lavatory, walls and ceiling cleaned.
St. Paul's.—Two W.C's used by the staff were repaired, and the walls and
ceilings cleaned. A defective Manhole Cover sealed.
Post Office (Central London Railway).—The ventilation of men's Lavatory
improved.