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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(2) Closet Accommodation.
Roofs
Walls W.C. structures repaired 29
Floors
Doors
Scats fixed 67
W.C. pans fixed or cleansed 73
Flushing apparatuses repaired or renewed 207
(3) Sinks.
New fixed 38
New sink and bath wastepipes 87
New gulley traps 32
(4) Dampness.
Roofs and flashings 867
Eavesgutters 503
Rainwater pipes 172
(5) Water Supply.
Defective water fittings repaired and supply reinstated 84
(6) Yard Paving.
Yard paving repaired or relaid 219
Gulley dishing repaired or renewed 40
(7) Dustbins.
New ones provided 906
(8) General Repairs.
External walls repointed 736
House floors repaired 262
Windows repaired or renewed 493
Window and door reveals repaired 181
Window sills repaired or renewed 340
Sashcords renewed 594
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 278
Stoves repaired or renewed 372
House doors and frames repaired or renewed 169
Stairs repaired 56
Handrails fixed 4
Chimney pots renewed and stacks rebuilt 242
Dirty or defective rooms repaired, cleansed and redecorated 1743