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 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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(4) Dampness.
Roofs and flashings 613
Eavesgutters 371
Rainwater pipes 140
(5) Water Supply.
Drawtaps provided 5
Defective water fittings repaired and supply reinstated 44
(6) Yard Paving.
Yard paving repaired or re-laid 198
Gulley dishing repaired or renewed 74
(7) Dustbins.
New ones provided 602
(8) General Repairs.
External walls re-pointed 635
House floors repaired 234
Windows repaired or renewed 290
Window and door reveals repaired 150
Window sills repaired or renewed 270
Sashcords renewed 331
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 159
Stoves repaired or renewed 232
House doors and frames repaired or renewed 173
Stairs repaired 28
Handrails fixed
Chimney pots renewed and stacks rebuilt 357
Dirty or defective rooms repaired, cleansed and redecorated 2,412
Damp walls remedied 137
Insufficient floor ventilation 132
External painting 249
Weatherboards fixed
Door sills repaired or renewed 78
Defective brickwork repaired
Window fasteners fixed 21