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 Coulsdon]
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Steps repaired or renewed 9
External paintwork renewed 4
Dampness in walls remedied 57
Damp-proof courses provided 10
Walls and ceilings repaired 22
Walls of rooms cleansed or redecorated 17
Ceilings of rooms cleansed or redecorated 16
Floors repaired or renewed 13
Internal woodwork cleansed or redecorated 1
Staircases repaired/renewed 3
Windows repaired or renewed 39
Doors repaired or renewed 8
Firegrates repaired or renewed 8
Domestic hot water systems repaired or renewed8
Additional, light/vent provided to W.C. Comp 2
Water service pipes repaired or renewed 14
Walls and ceilings of W.C. compartments repaired 13
Walls and ceilings of W.C. compartments cleansed 7
Floors to W.C. compartments repaired/renewed 4
Portable dustbins provided 3
Miscellaneous 12
Food Stores provided 6
Water Storage tanks repaired/renewed 5
Houses in Multiple Occupation—
Means of Escape in case of fire 4
Food Premises:—
Premises altered and improved structurally 9
Floors repaired/renewed/recovered 17
Walls and ceilings of rooms repaired 19
Walls of rooms cleansed or redecorated 43
Ceilings of rooms cleansed or redecorated 38
Windows repaired or renewed 1
Doors repaired or renewed 1
Woodwork cleansed or redecorated 12
Rainwater pipes/gutters repaired/renewed 2
Yards paved or paving repaired 2
Food stores provided 1
Sinks renewed or new sinks provided 12
Draining boards provided 7
Hot water supply provided for personal ablution purposes 15
Hot water supply provided for cleansing purposes 12
External walls repaired 1
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 2
Towels, soap, nailbrushes supplied 4
First-aid equipment supplied 3
Lockers for clothing provided 3
Equipment cleansed 7
Equipment renewed or repaired 4
New equipment provided 2
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