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 Walthamstow]
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Is umber. Visit paid.
Eating-houses and Coffee Stalls 63 91
Ice Cream Vendors 125 53
Cowsheds 2 10
Milkshops 155 249
Laundries 31 43
Rag and bone dealers 6 32
Elementary Schools 28 38
Private Schools 13
Piggeries 8 49
Street Stalls Numerous 123
Greengrocers ,, 131
Factories 336
Workshops 205
Outworkers 339
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special Premises
the following works were carried out:—
Butchers' Shops and Slaughterhouses.
Special cleansings, 25; Paving repaired, 6; Accumulations
removed, 4; New Galvanised Bins provided, 5; Drains
repaired, 4; W.C.'s repaired and cleansed, 6; Drains cleared
of obstructions, 3; Yard paving repaired, 7; Floors repaired
and Ventilated, 2.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 65; Drains repaired, 3; W.C.'s cleansed
and doors repaired, 12; Yards repaved, 4; Obstructions
from drains removed, 2; W.C. cisterns repaired, 3; Floors
repaired, 2; New ceilings fixed, 3; Roofs repaired, 1;
Premises general repair, 2.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 33; Drains cleared of obstruction, 2;
Yards repaved, 7; Accumulations removed, 5; Gutters
renewed, 2; Roofs repaired, 2; Drains repaired, 1; Other
improvements, 6.
Coffee and Eating Houses.
Special cleansings, 21; Yard pavings repaired, 2; W.C.
cisterns repaired, 1; Floors renewed, 1; Drains repaired, 2;
Kitchen light and ventilation improved, 1; Roofs repaired. 1;
Refuse Bins provided, 2;
Ice Cream Vendors.
Special cleansings, 12; Special cleansing of Utensils, 6;
Yard paving repaired, 2; W.C. flush improved, 2.