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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St. MARY'S SCHOOL.
Boys' Department.
The pathway leading to this school needs attention.
Urinal.—There is no automatic flushing apparatus and the
periodic flushing obtained is inadequate.
W.c's.—Lighting and ventilation are insuffioient. Fastenings
are absent from the doors. The walls are dirty. Two seats are
defective. *The seats and the pans are filthy.
Teachers' Lavatory.—There is none, but one w.c. apartment
is set apart for the staff (a mixed one) in the boys' latrine.
Girls' Department.
Playground —This has a gravel surface and provides about
18 sq. ft. per pupil, whereas there should be thirty.
W.c.'s.—Only two are provided ; there should be five. Door
fastenings defective. Walls are dirty and roof defective. Eaves
guttering and rain water pipes back and front are missing. One
pan is cracked. *Both seats are missing.
Girls' Lavatory.—Three wash basins are provided in a very
dark and unsatisfactory cloak-room.
Teachers' Lavatory.—None provided.
Drinking Water.—No proper provision made.
Ashbin.—Defective.
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL.
Infants' Department.
The entrance path to this requires attention.
Playground.—Defective surface.
Latrine.—The urinal and boys' and girls' w.c's. are situated
under the roof covering in part of the playground, and consequently
the lighting is extremely bad.
Urinal.—This being hand flushed is rarely in a satisfactory
state of cleanliness.