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 (
Number Numerous | Visits Paid | |
---|---|---|
Street Stalls | 393 | |
Stables | 17 | 35 |
Schools | — | 44 |
Public Houses | 37 | 53 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises the following works were carried out:—
Butchers.
Cleansings, 34; Floors repaired, 12; Accumulations removed,
6; New bins supplied, 23; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 17; Light
and ventilation improved, 3; Other improvements, 54.
Bakers
Cleansings, 41; New ceilings fixed, 4; Floors repaired, 4; Light
and ventilation improved, 3; Roofs repaired, 6; Other improvements,
38.
Fishmongers.
Cleansings, 27; Drains cleared, 1; Yards repaved, 3;
Accumulations removed, 9; Other improvements, 34.
Cafes and Caterers.
Cleansings, 55; Light and ventilation improved, 9; Floors
repaired, 6 ; Other improvements, 73.
Grocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 42; Washing accommodation improved,
41; Other improvements, 84.
Greengrocers.
Store rooms cleansed, 12; Washing accommodation improved,
4 ; Other improvements, 11.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Cleansings, 13; Special cleansings of utensils, 4; Paving repaired,
4 ; Other improvements, 13.
Dairies and Milksellers.
Cleansings, 4; Pavings relaid, 1; Other improvements, 3.
Laundries.
Special cleansing, 1 ; Other improvements, 3.
Hairdressers.
Cleansings, 4 ; Other improvements, 3.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 5 ; Accumulations removed, 3.