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 1962

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]

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Table: TableNo.4DEFECTS FOUND AND DEALT WITH UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936

TableNo.4

DEFECTS FOUND AND DEALT WITH UNDER THE PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936

Roofs and flashings195
Gutters427
Rainwater pipes38
Sinks26
Baths and sink waste pipes17
Choked drains203
Defective drains14
Inspection covers8
Ventilation and soil pipes1
Gully dishing30
Gully traps10
Flushing arrangements105
W.C. Structures1
W.C. Seats15
W.C. Pans36
Yard paving24
Chimney pots and stacks26
Damp walls78
External walls40
Underfloor ventilation21
Window cills48
Window and door reveals42
Window frames56
Sashcords88
Stairtreads-
Doors and frames47
Door cills11
Floors53
Weatherboards-
External painting-
Stoves17
Walls and ceilings76
Water supplies38
Dustbins and dust chutes433
Verminous rooms18
Accumulation of rubbish108
Animals, birds and insects70
2,420

Table: Table No. 5IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

Table No. 5

IMPROVEMENT GRANTS

No. of PremisesGrantsValue
Standard Grants16£1,621.0. 0.
Discretionary Grants9£2,236.10. 6.