London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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The following additional table, illustrated with a graph,
is of interest in showing the trend of atmospheric pollution
over the years.
Average Monthly Deposit-Total Solids, Tons per Sq. Mile.
| Year | Station A.Canbury Gardens | Station B.Tiffin Girls. School |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 28.38 (7/12) | – |
| 1949 | 20.41 | |
| 1950 | 22.17 | 14.98 (6/12) |
| 1951 | 22.19 | 12.47 |
| 1952 | 19.12 | 12.49 |
| 1953 | 17.58 | 10.32 |
| 1954 | 18.70 | 10.21 |
| 1955 | 15.85 | 9.13 (11/12) |
| 1956 | 19.00 | 9.95 |
| 1957 | 19.08 | 8.95 |
| 1958 | 15.86 (11/12) | 9.42 |