Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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Dirty or defective W.C. pans and traps 3
Insufficient flush of water to W.C's. and defective
flushing cisterns 8
Defective drainage appurtenances 23
Dirty walls and ceilings 142
Defective floors and interior paving 19
Defective or insufficient yard paving and surface
water drainage 43
Drinking water cisterns in a dirty condition or not
properly covered 6
Absence of or defective dust-bins 11
Drains unventilated 26
Defective interior walls and ceilings 21
Rooms in a verminous condition 6
Overcrowding 1
Miscellaneous defects: steps, washing coppers, fireplaces,
absence or defective handrails, &c., &c. 37
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Tour obedient Servant,
WILLIAM GEORGE POWELL (A. & C.R.S.I.),
Inspector of Nuisances.
(JETHRO A CAPON (C.R.S.I.),
(Acting Inspector of Nuisances).