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
Walthamstow 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Special Premises—
| Number | Visits paid | |
|---|---|---|
| Cowsheds | 1 | 2 |
| Dairies and Milksellers | 65 | 170 |
| Laundries | 3 | 14 |
| Hairdressers | 81 | 87 |
| Rag and Bone Dealers | 3 | 21 |
| Piggeries | 2 | 11 |
| Street Stalls | Numerous | 637 |
| Greengrocers | 67 | 164 |
| Stables | 36 | 144 |
| Schools | - | 15 |
| Conveniences | - | 75 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out:—
Butchers.
Special cleansings, 55; Paving repaired, 8; Accumulations
removed, 7; New galvanised bins provided, 19; Drains repaired,
6; W.C.'s repaired and cleansed, 22; Floors repaired
and ventilated, 5; Light and ventilation improved, 4; Other
improvements, 20.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 74; New ceilings fixed, 7; Floors repaired,
6; Light and ventilation improved, 3; Roofs repaired,
6 ; Other improvements, 10.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 35; Yards repaved, 5; Accumulations
removed, 5 ; Drains cleared, 2 ; Other improvements, 11.
Grocers.
Store-rooms cleansed, 64; Washing accommodation improved,
44 ; Other improvements, 59.
Cafes and Caterers.
Special cleansings, 86; Light and ventilation improved,
20 ; Floors repaired, 18 ; Other improvements, 128.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Special cleansings, 23; Special cleansings of utensils, 12;
Yard pavings repaired, 2 ; Other improvements, 10.
Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 12; New fittings and other improvements,
7 ; Pavings relaid, 1.