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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 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Number | Visits paid | |
|---|---|---|
| Grocers | 241 | 503 |
| Greengrocers | 84 | 135 |
| Ice Cream Manufacturers | 5 | 56 |
| Ice Cream Vendors | 358 | 163 |
| Dairies | 2 | 22 |
| Milksellers | 130 | 168 |
| Laundries | 1 | 10 |
| Ladies Hairdressers | 35(Combined 14) | 28 |
| Gentlemen's Hairdressers | 32 | 38 |
| Rag Dealers | 3 | 4 |
| School Kitchens | 20 | 85 |
| Street Stalls | 130 | 601 |
| Stables | 4 | 9 |
| Schools | 61 | 42 |
| Public Houses | 38 | 44 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises the following works were carried out:-
Butchera Cleansings, ll Accumulations removed, 1; New bins
provided, 4. W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 2; Other improvements,
17
Bakers Cleansings, 28; New ceilings fixed, 3; Floors repaired,
6, Other improvements, 23; Roofs repaired, 2; Light and ventilation
improved, 1.
Fishmongers Cleansings, 2, Accumulations removed, 1; Other
improvements, 4-
Cafes and Caterers Cleansings, 26. Floors repaired, 9: Other
improvements, 43
Grocers - store rooms cleansed, 36, Washing accommodation
improved, 11, Other improvements, 41.
Greengrocers store rooms cleansed, 4; Washing accommodation
improved, 4; Other improvements, 16.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors Improvements, 5.
Hairdressers Cleansings, 4, Other improvements, 8.
Dairies• and MilkselIers - cleansings, 9; Fittings and other
improvements 3.
Laundries improvements, 3.
Rag Dealers - cleansings. 2.
School Kitchens - Improvements, 1.
Street Traders Stalls improved, 49
Stables Cleansings, 1 Accumulations removed, 1.
Public Houses - cleansings, 1 Hot water supply improved, 1.