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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"Photographs and statistical charts showed the work of
the Ambulance Service.
"Space was alloted to the Blood Transfusion Service in
this section.
(iv) Essex County Council Services.
"The medical services operated by the Essex County
Council were attractively displayed, considering the shortage
of space.
Films.
"Various films covering many aspects of health were
shown in one of the Committee rooms in the Town Hall
throughout the week.
"The whole exhibition was a marked success, over 20,000
people having visited it during the course of the week.
"From the aesthetic point of view the Health Section left
much that was to be desired owing to woefully inadequate
space allocated to it as compared to some other sections. There
was so much material that had to be packed into such a small
space which could have been attractively displayed.
"In spite of this it was really gratifying to note the intense
interest displayed by the public in our sectlion and there always
seemed to be a concentration of people around the stands
eagerly asking questions.
"The co-peration of the staff of the department in
assembling the exhibits and giving their time to answer
questions put to them is a matter for congratulation."