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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 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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| Sundry Nuisances abated: | |
|---|---|
| Overcrowding | 6 |
| Smoke | 4 |
| Accummulations of refuse | 41 |
| Foul ditches, ponds, etc., and stagnant water | 7 |
| Fowls, pigs, and other animals | 48 |
| Dampness | 174 |
| Yards and forecourts paved, repaved or repaired | 255 |
| Walls and ceilings cleansed | 1971 |
| Leaky roofs made watertight | 335 |
| Additional ventilation provided under floors | 128 |
| Dilapidated plaster repaired | 502 |
| Flooring and other woodwork repaired | 177 |
| Damp-proof courses inserted | 80 |
| Water supply reinstated | 21 |
| Washhouse floors repaved | 137 |
| Fireplaces and stoves repaired | 123 |
| Decayed brickwork repaired and repointed ... | 145 |
| Additional sinks provided | 13 |
| Additional light and ventilation to staircases | 13 |
| Larders or food cupboards provided | 9 |
| Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired | 396 |
| Smoke observations | 8 |
| Additional water closets constructed | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 159 |
| Butchers' shops | 69 |
| Fish shops | 43 |
| Eating houses | 28 |
| Greengrocers' shops | 53 |
| Ice-cream premises | 10 |
| Infringement of the Acts and Regulations with respect to:— | Carried forward from 1919. | Found during 1920. | Remedied during 1920. | Carried forward from 1920. |
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| (c) Certificates | - | 1 | 1 | — |
| - | 1 | 1 | — | |
| (e) Overcrowding | - | — | - | — |
| — | — | — | ||
| — | — | — | — | |
| — | — | — | ||
| (i) Painting ...... | — | — | — | — |
| - | — | — | — | |
| - | — | - | — | |
| - | — | - | — | |
| - | — | — | — | |
| - | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Totals | - | 3 | 3 | — |
| During the year 32 visits were made to the Canal, and 16 boats were inspected. Two were found to be contravening the regulations. | ||||