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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Cafes and Caterers.
Cleansings, 61 ; Light and ventilation improved, 7 ; Floors
repaired, 10 ; Other improvements, 83.
Grocers and Greengrocers.
Stores cleansed, 45 ; Washing accommodation improved, 20 ;
Other improvements, 34.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Cleansings, 16 ; Paving repaired, 1 ; Other improvements, 10.
Dairies and Milkshops.
Cleansings, 10 ; Other improvements, 10.
Laundries.
Cleansings, 1.
Hairdressers.
Cleansings, 6 ; Other improvements, 7.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 5 ; Paving repaired, 3 ; Accumulations
removed, 1.
Street Traders.
Stalls improved, 19 ; Store-rooms improved, 2.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 13 ; Accumulations removed, 7 ; Roofs repaired,
2 ; Manure receptacles provided, 1 ; Other improvements, 8.
Public Houses.
Cleansings, 5 ; Hot water supply improved, 1.
Caravans.
There are no authorised sites in the Borough.
Very little trouble was experienced during the year with
unauthorised campers in Folly Lane. They were removed almost
immediately.
Smoke Abatement.
The final report of the Beaver Committee on Air pollution was
issued in November. This report is under consideration by