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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
City of London 1906
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Sanitary Inspections During 1906, compared with previous five years.
| Year. | Inspections made. | Sanitary Improvements effected. | Notices served. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 9,128 | 1,219 | 1,266 |
| 1902 | 8,000 | 957 | 1,131 |
| 1903 | 8,435 | 1,217 | 1,223 |
| 1904 | 8,282 | 1,209 | 1,077 |
| 1905 | 8,477 | 1,443 | 1,048 |
| Average previous five years | 8,464 | 1,209 | 1,149 |
| 1906 | 8,519 | 1,507 | 1,260 |
RAILWAY STATIONS.
Periodical inspections were made of the sanitary accommodation provided
at the twenty-five Railway Stations in the City, and sanitary improvements
have been effected at the following:—
Cannon Street (District Railway).—A new sanitary system has been
constructed, viz., new iron drain, new water-closets of an improved type,
and six new circular backed urinals fixed.
Aldgate Station.— The lavatories are being cleansed and repaved in a
temporary manner, the railway company having in preparation a scheme for
general reconstruction of the water-closets and urinals.
Fenchurch Street.— New circular back urinals have been fixed in one
lavatory on platform, and the reconstruction of the urinals on main platform
is under consideration of the Company's engineer.
Monument Station.— Minor defects have been remedied.
Aldersgate Street Station.— New water-closets and circular-back
urinals have been constructed in the men's lavatory.
Holborn Viaduct Station.— The water-closets and drains have been
repaired.
Post-Office Station.— A new water-closet has been constructed for the
porters.