London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Barking 1926
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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2. Premises Controlled, by Bye-Laws and Regulations.
Houses Let in Lodgings 60
Comrron Lodging Houses 95
Offensive Trades 297
Tents, Vans and Sheds l55
Dairies, Cowsheds and Milkshops 299
Slaughterhouses 155
3. Factories, Workshops and Workplaces.
Factories 142
Laundries 11
Bakehouses 84
Other Workshops 132
Other Workplaces 203
Outworkers' Rooms 62
Butchers'Premises 616
Fishmongers 73
Restaurants and Dining Rooms 136
Markets 79
Stables and Stable Yards 100
Piggeries 90
4. Miscellaneous.
Smoke Observations 50
Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act, 1919 71
Vacant Land and Refuse Dumps 82
Public Lavatories 65
Schools 72
Petroleum Stores 85
SUMMARY OF SANITARY WORK CARRIED OUT.
(a) Drainage.
Choked drains, opened, repaired, and cleansed 275
Drains reconstructed 26
New Drains 12
Ventilation Shafts repaired or new fixed 26
New Inspection Covers 14