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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(4) Closet Accommodation.
Roofs
W.C. structures repaired 107
Floors
Doors
Seats Fixed 46
New Pans Fixed or Cleansed 107
Flushing Apparatus Repaired or Relieved 336
Privies to Water Closets 7
Privies to Pail Closets 14
Additional W.C. Provided 1
(c) Sinks.
New Fixed 79
New Sink Wastepipes 133
New Gullies 46
(d) Dampness.
Roofs 686
Eavesgutters 449
Rainwater Pipes 157
Damp Walls Remedied 109
(e) Water Supply.
Storage Cisterns Abo'ished 65
Defective Water Fittings Repaired and Supply Reinstated
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Supply provided inside houses 21
(f) Yard Paving.
Yard paving repaired or relaid 157
(g) Dustbins.
New ones provided 536