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 Wimbledon]
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General housing repairs.
Roofs repaired 53
Yards paved or repaired 5
Dampness remedied 63
Sub-floor ventilation provided 2
Walls and ceilings repaired 100
Walls cleansed 76
Ceilings cleansed 14
Floors repaired or renewed 24
Windows repaired or renewed 105
Doors repaired or renewed 19
Fireplaces repaired or renewed 20
Service water mains repaired 6
Additional light and ventilation provided 12
Miscellaneous 74
Food premises.
Shops reconstructed 1
Walls repaired or redecorated 82
Ceilings repaired or redecorated 46
Floors renewed or repaired 4
Woodwork repaired or repainted 12
Lighting provided or improved 1
Ventilation provided or improved 9
Sinks provided 8
Hot water provided to sink 10
First aid kit provided or improved 36
Water supply provided 37
Risks of contamination removed 66
Outdoor clothing store provided 18
Refuse storage improved 10
Wash-hand basins provided 39
Hot water provided to wash-hand basins 53
Soap provided 26
Nailbrush provided 41
Clean towels provided 28
Sanitary accommodation repaired/cleansed 11
Intervening ventilated space provided 5
Lighting in sanitary accommodation provided 13
Ventilation in sanitary accommodation provided 2
Hand washing notices fixed 24
Rodent Control.
Defects remedied in connection with ratproofing work are included in
foregoing lists.
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