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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 1954
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Disinfections.
Rooms disinfected, 54 ; Articles disinfected, 694 ; Articles destroyed, 72 ; Wasps nests destroyed, 22.
| Special Premises. | Number | Visits paid |
|---|---|---|
| Factories (a) Non-power | 61 | 124 |
| (b) Power | 474 | 675 |
| (c) Other premises | 38 | 48 |
| Outworkers | 379 | 550 |
| Butchers | 84 | 357 |
| Bakehouses | 43 | 167 |
| Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers | 44 | 125 |
| Cafes and Caterers | 112 | 519 |
| Grocers and Greengrocers | 365 | 695 |
| Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors | 321 | 375 |
| Dairies and Milksellers | 152 | 222 |
| Laundries | 3 | 9 |
| Hairdressers | 74 | 57 |
| Rag and Bone Dealers | 4 | 25 |
| Piggeries | 1 | 3 |
| Street Stalls | Numerous | 436 |
| Stables | 21 | 35 |
| Schools | — | 72 |
| Conveniences | _ | 33 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises the following works were carried out :—
Butchers.
Cleansings, 46 ; Pavings repaired, 12 ; Accumulations
removed, 6 ; New bins supplied, 19 ; W.C's. repaired and
cleansed, 10 ; Light and ventilation improved, 3 ; Other
improvements, 52.
Bakehouses.
Cleansings, 39 ; New ceilings fixed, 2 ; Floors repaired, 5 ;
Light and ventilation improved, 1 ; Other improvements, 19.
Fishmongers.
Cleansings, 20 ; Drains cleared, 3 ; Yards repaved, 1 ; Accumulations
removed, 3 ; Other improvements, 14.