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 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: Table No. 3Premises at which improvements were effected

Table No. 3

Premises at which improvements were effected

Dwelling houses (rendered habitable)614
Premises used for the preparation and sale of food42
Shops18
Drainage (reconstruction, repair, etc.)165
Factories and Workplaces19
Portable dustbins provided678

Table: Table No. 4Defects found and dealt with under The Public Health Act1936and The Housing Act1936

Table No. 4

Defects found and dealt with under The Public Health Act1936and The Housing Act1936

No. of defects3,107
Roofs and Flashings220
Gutters222
Rainwater pipes66
Sinks12
Bath and sink waste pipes31
Choked drains153
Defective drains20
Inspection covers3
Ventilation and soil pipes8
Gully dishing33
Gully traps4
Flushing arrangements120
W.C. structures14
W.C. seats13
W.C. pans41
Yard paving31
Chimney pots and stacks48
Damp walls149
External walls29
Underfloor ventilation11
Window cills181
Window and door reveals36
Window frames187
Sashcords153
Stair treads4
Doors and door frames75
Door cills16

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