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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 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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| Number | Visits paid | |
|---|---|---|
| Factories (a) Non-power | 30 | 6 |
| (b) Power | 459 | 88 |
| (c) Other premises | 23 | 11 |
| Outworkers | 151 | 65 |
| Butchers | 82 | 78 |
| Bakers and Shops | 42 | 33 |
| Fishmongers, Fryers and Curers | 35 | 41 |
| Cafes and Caterers | 88 | 72 |
| Grocers | 227 | 186 |
| Greengrocers | 78 | 42 |
| Ice Cream Manufacturers | 5 | 15 |
| Ice Cream Vendors | 420 | 63 |
| Dairies | 1 | 9 |
| Milksellers | 141 | 32 |
| Ladies' Hairdressers | 64 | 18 |
| Gentlemen's Hairdressers | 50 | 16 |
| School Kitchens | 26 | 43 |
| Schools | 59 | 25 |
| Street stalls | 120 | 357 |
| Public Houses | 38 | 40 |
| Rag Dealers | 1 | 1 |
| Caravans | 3 | 8 |
As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the above
premises, the following works were carried out:-
Butchers
Cleansings, 3; accumulations removed, 2; W.C.s repaired and
cleansed, 1; other improvements, 1.
Bakers
Cleansings, 1; other improvements, 1.
F ishmongers
Cleansings, 2; drains cleared. 3; yards repaved, 3; accumulations
removed, 4; other improvements, 2.
Cafes and Caterers
Cleansings, 5; floors repaired, 2; kitchen light and ventilation
improved, 1; other improvements, 15.
Grocers
Store rooms cleansed, 1; other improvements, 4.
Greengrocer s
Store rooms cleansed, 1.
School kitchens
Cleansings, 1; other improvements, 2.
Public Houses
Cleansings, 2.