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 Heston and Isleworth]
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ISLEWORTH BLUE GIRLS' SCHOOL
Playground.—The asphalted portion is defective in parts.
W.c's.—*Two of the doors are defective. There are no inside
fastenings. Automatic flushing apparatus out of order.
Lavatory.—The gully receiving waste water is situated in the
cloak room.
Ashbin.—Defective and insufficiently large.
Drinking Water.—*There are no cups provided.
ISLEWORTH INFANTS' SCHOOL
Urinal.—One rose is not working properly.
W.c's.—Self-closing springs defective. Children are not allowed
to operate the flush on the plea that they put the apparatus out
of order. The flushing cistern in one apartment is defective.
Drinking Water.—This is drawn from the main but there are
no drinking cups provided.
ISLEWORTH TOWN SCHOOL.
Boys' Department.
W.c.'s.—*Seats are missing from two pans. The joint between
flush pipe and pan is defective in four instances. Inside fastening
are defective on three doors.
Drinking Water.—The supply is said to be from a cistern
placed in the roof of the building. The flow is very poor.
Girls' Department.
Playground.—The asphalt is defective in places. Also the
fall is such that water drains to the main wall of the building.
W.c.'s.—The inside fastenings are defective on six doors. Seats
are absent from four pans and defective on three.
Lavatory.—Two roller towels per week for 275 girls are not
enough.
Drinking Water.—The supply is from a cistern. The iron
receiver is defective, allowing water to discharge on to the floor of
the cloak-room.