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 Barking]
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In all cases of Infectious disease special Inspections are made, and in connection with all complaints.
Name of Property. | Sanitary Improvements required. |
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St. John's Retreat | The drain 1 to 4 needs re-laying. Partially re-drained These houses are now undergoing repair. The surface of the court has been improved. |
Red Lion Place | Has been re-drained. Requires paving in front of houses. |
Alma Place | Has been re-drained. The surface of the court should be drained and repaired where necessary. It has been suggested to cut up the surface of the court with gardens for the houses. |
Back Reform Place | The main drain which receives the drainage from these houses, and also from Reform Place, North Street, has been relaid and ventilated. The house connections have been partially attended to. |
Back Lane | The drains of Nos. 1 to 22 need re-laying |
Bifron's Square | The drains belonging to this property have been reconstructed and ventilated. A w.c. has been provided for each house. The surface of the square has been made up with a road, curbed and channelled. The houses themselves have been modernised in appearance, and thoroughly renovated inside, and are let at a rental of 4s. 6d. per week inclusive. Several of the houses are needing attention. |