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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 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Disinfections.
Rooms disinfected, 97; Articles disinfected, 775; Articles destroyed, 53.
| Special Premises. | Number | Visits paid |
|---|---|---|
| Factories (a) Non-power | 63 | 141 |
| (b) Power | 485 | 474 |
| (c) Other premises | 23 | 34 |
| Outworkers | 550 | 300 |
| Butchers | 84 | 289 |
| Bakers and Shops | 43 | 143 |
| Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers | 37 | 133 |
| Cafes and Caterers | 103 | 341 |
| Grocers and Greengrocers | 365 | 660 |
| Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors | 330 | 268 |
| Dairies and Milksellers | 159 | 179 |
| Laundries | 1 | 3 |
| Hairdressers | 73 | 51 |
| Rag and Bone Dealers | 3 | 23 |
| Piggeries | 1 | — |
| Street Stalls | Numerous | 497 |
| Stables | 17 | 37 |
| Schools | — | 61 |
| Public Houses | 38 | 68 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises the following works were carried out :—
Butchers.
Cleansings, 29; Floors repaired, 8; Accumulations removed,
4; New bins supplied, 19; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 13; Light
and ventilation improved, 1 ; Other improvements, 23.
Bakers
Cleansings, 30; New ceilings fixed, 1; Floors repaired, 4;
Light and ventilation improved, 3; Roofs repaired, 4; Other
improvements, 14.
Fishmongers.
Cleansings, 12; Drains cleared, 4; Accumulations removed, 3;
Other improvements, 13.