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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
Kingston upon Thames 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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| Station A | Station B | Station C | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1956 | 1956 | ||||
| 1/4 Total | Cumulative | 1/4 Total | Cumulative | 1/4 Total | Cumulative | |
| First Qtr. | 44.70 | 44.70 | 27.26 | 27.26 | 28.26 | 28.26 |
| Second Qtr. | 43.42 | 88.12 | 30.14 | 57.40 | 30.72 | 58.98 |
| Third Qtr. | 55.97 | 114.09 | 32.19 | 89.59 | 24.66 | 83.64 |
| Fourth Qtr. | 83.85 | 227.94 | 29.81 | 119.40 | 23.08 | 106.72 |
GENERAL.
| Station A | Station B | Station C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Deposit | 227.94 | 119.40 | 106.72 |
| Average Monthly Deposit | 19.00 | 9.95 | 8.89 |
| Total Rainfall | 20.92 | 20.50 | 19.64 |
| Average Rainfall | 1.74 | 1.71 | 1.64 |
The following additional table, illustrated with a graph,
is of interest in showing the trend of atmospheric pollution
over the years. The increase in 1956 of the readings in
respect of Station "A" at this stage cannot he readily explained.
It remains to he seen what trends are revealed by the results of
further observations.
Average Monthly Deposit.
Total Solids - Tons per Sq.mile.
| Year | Station A. Canbury Gardens | Station B. Tiffin Girls' Sch. | Station C. Cemetery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 28.38 (7/12) | — | — |
| 1949 | 20.41 | — | — |
| 1950 | 22.17 | 14.98 (6/12) | 14.34 (6/12) |
| 1951 | 22.19 | 12.47 | 12.03 |
| 1952 | 19.12 | 12.49 | 12.84 |
| 1953 | 17.58 | 10.32 | 9.95 |
| 1954 | 18.70 | 10.21 | 10.00 |
| 1955 | 15.85 | 9.13 (11/12) | 10.15(10/12) |
| 1956 | 19.00 | 9.95 | 8.89 |