London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Walthamstow 1948

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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28
Special Premises.
Visits
Number paid
Factories (a) Power 453 517
(b) Non-power 100 163
(c) Other premises 38 68
Outworkers 397 470
Slaughterhouses —
Butchers 75 408
Bakehouses 31 180
Fishmongers, Fish Fryers and Curers, etc. 39 222
Cafes and Caterers 107 342
Grocers, etc. 286 518
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 138 153
Cowsheds 1 3
Dairies and Milksellers 65 70
Laundries 3 11
Hairdressers 81 59
Rag and Bone Dealers 3 15
Piggeries 2 7
Street Stalls Numerous 154
Greengrocers 67 153
Stables 45 91
Schools 7
Conveniences 44
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out: —
Butchers.
Special cleansings, 44; Paving repaired, 9; Accumulations
removed, 3; New galvanised bins provided, 14; Drains
repaired, 3; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 13; Floors repaired
and ventilated, 5; Light and ventilation improved, 3; Other
improvements, 17.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 55; New ceilings fixed, 4; Floors
repaired, 9; Light and ventilation improved, 1; Roofs repaired,
2; Other improvements, 17.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 26; Yards repaved, 6; Accumulations
removed, 6 ; Drains cleared, 13 ; Other improvements, 20.
Grocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 31; Washing accommodation
improved, 9 ; Other improvements, 34.