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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
Willesden 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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School—CAMBRIDGE ROAD TEMPORARY (Provided).
| Average number of Children on Roll | 150 | |
| Number of Children medically inspected | 94 | |
| Number of Parents objecting | 1 | |
| BOYS. | ||
| Assistant School Medical Officer | J. Macfarlane | |
| Head Teacher | A. Thacker. | |
| Accommodation | 1909 1910 150 No Alt. | |
| Average No. on Roll | 150 | |
| Time per Inspection | nine minutes. | |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | None. | |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | None | |
| No referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 2 | |
Comments of S.M.O.—This building is altogether unsuitable for
school premises, it is dark, insufficiently ventilated, a semi-basement
under a Chapel which ought not to be used for the purpose
of a school.
Comments of A.S.M.O.—None offered.
Type—II. Semi-basement under Chapel, large room for several classes.
not separated.
Site—Shut in by houses.
Playground—Gravel.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 3 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Boys 9-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Three.
Drinking Water—From taps over lavatory basins.
Class Room Walls and general Cleanliness of School—Match boarded
dado, plaster above—fairly clean.
Desks—Modern double desks.
Lighting—Execrable.
Heating—Warmed air (convected).
Ventilation—Indifferent.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation fail