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Walthamstow 1946

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out: —
Butchers' Shops.
Special Cleansings, 33; Paving repaired, 5; Accumulations
removed, 5; New Galvanised Bins provided, 9; Drains repaired,
6; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 12; Yard paving repaired, 3;
Roofs repaired, 4; Drains cleared, 3.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 29; W.C. cisterns repaired, 4; W.C.s
deansed and repaired, 6; Premises general repairs, 8; Obstructions
from drains removed, 2; New ceilings fixed, 3; New
W.C. pans and traps, 2; Floors repaired, 4; Yards paved, 4.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 29; Yards repaved, 4; Accumulations
removed, 4; Roofs repaired, 4; Drains cleared, 6; Other
improvements, 16.
Cafes and Caterers.
Special cleansings, 41; Yard pavings repaired, 2; W.C.
cisterns repaired, 2; Drains repaired, 5; Light and ventilation
improved, 4.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Special cleansings, 14; Special cleansing of utensils, 2; Yard
pavings repaired, 3; Other improvements, 8.
Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 27; Pavings relaid, 1; New fittings and
other improvements, 3.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 27; Accumulations removed, 9; Roofs repaired,
4; Pavings repaired, 4; Manure receptacles provided, 1; Drains
repaired, 2.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 5; Roofs repaired, 1; Other improvements,
2.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 6 ; Accumulations removed, 1.
Piggeries.
Cleansings, 5.
Camping Sites.
There were no sites in the area used for camping. There
are, however, several van dwellers in the Higham Hill area.