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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Special, Premises.
Visits
Number paid
Factories (a) Non-power 89 157
(b) Power 463 842
(c) Other premises 45 133
Outworkers 572 826
Butchers—80: Horseflesh only—3 83 450
Bakehouses 36 189
Fishmongers, Fish Fryers and Curers, etc. 41 193
Cafes and Caterers 115 509
Grocers, etc. 268 770
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors 276 360
Dairies and Milksellers 133 149
Laundries 3 14
Hairdressers 74 84
Rag and Bone Dealers 4 20
Piggeries 2 4
Street Stalls Numerous 294
Greengrocers 94 160
Stables 21 128
Schools — 120
Conveniences — 77
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out:—
Butchers.
Special cleansings, 53; Pavings repaired, 8; Accumulations
removed, 7; New galvanised bins provided, 18; Drains repaired,
1; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 10; Floors repaired and
ventilated, 5; Light and ventilation improved, 1; Other
improvements, 41;
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 48; New ceilings fixed, 2; Floors
repaired, 6; Light and ventilation improved, 4; Roofs repaired.
1; Other improvements, 17.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 24; Yards repaved, 5; Accumulations
removed, 8; Drains cleared, 5; Other improvements. 16.
Grocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 101; Washing accommodation
improved. 27: Other improvements, 54.