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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New glased sinks provided 2
Waste pipes trapped, repaired or renewed 9
Gully surrounds repaired 6
Miscellaneous 23
General housing repairs.
Roofs repaired 35
Yards paved or repaired 6
Damp proof courses provided 2
Dampness remedied 71
Sub-floor ventilation provided 6
Walls and ceilings repaired/constructed 86
Walls cleansed 70
Ceilings cleansed 29
Floors repaired or renewed 24
Windows repaired or renewed 56
Doors repaired or renewed 10
Fireplaces repaired or renewed 8
Service water mains repaired 4
Additional light and ventilation provided 19
W.C. apartment cleansed 4
Miscellaneous 55
Food premises.
Walls repaired or redecorated 87
Ceilings repaired or redecorated 61
Floors renewed or repaired 25
Woodwork repaired or repainted 12
Lighting provided or improved 3
Ventilation provided or improved 5
Sinks provided 2
Hot water provided to sink 2
Detergent provided 5
First Aid Kit provided or improved 26
Water supply provided 18
Cold storage facilities provided 1
Risks of contamination removed 49
Outdoor clothing store provided 9
Refuse storage improved 8
Wash-hand basins provided 19
Hot water provided to wash-hand basins 24
Soap provided 16
Nailbrush provided 33
Clean towels provided 17
Sanitary accommodation repaired/cleansed/provided 7
Intervening ventilated space provided 2
Lighting in sanitary accommodation provided 8
Ventilation in sanitary accommodation provided 1
Hand washing notices fixed 21
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