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 Chigwell]
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The premises inspected were:-
Nightingale Riding School, Epping New Road. Buckhurst Hill:
Owned by Mr. T. Robinson, 74 Field Road,, Forest Gate, E.7.
19 horses; 1 at part livery and 6 at full livery. (Horses at
part livery are used for hiring out when not required by owner).
Riding Centre for the Disabled, Grange Farm Sports Centre,
High Road, Chigwell:
Manager: Mr. J.A. Davies who lives on the premises. 12 horses
and 1 at livery.
Forest Riding School. North End, Buckhurst Hill:
Owned by Miss A.O. de Berry, who lives adjoining the stables.
5 horses. None at livery.
Chigwell Riding School. Chase Lane, Chigwell:
Owners: Mr. and Mrs. J. Lucas, 26 Ann Way, Hainault, Ilford.
21 horses, 9 at livery, and 3 horses not used for hiring - being
reared for replacements.
Ibn Hoob Riding School, adjoining 135 Manor Road. Chigwell:
Owned by Mrs. D. Barnett, 23 Harewood Drive, Ilford. 11 horses,
13 at livery, 1 stallion and 2 foals. (Now removed from Council's
jurisdiction).'
4. SANITARY INSPECTIONS OF THE AREA,
The following statistics indicate the work of the Public Health
Inspectors and Rodent Operator during the year.
(a) 1,325 complaints were received and dealt with.
(b) Summary of complaints:
Food | 71 |
Sewage | 7 |
Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds | 2 |
Flooding | 15 |
Cesspools overflowing | 4 |
Defective or blocked drains | 244 |
„ water closets | 21 |
„ water supply pipes | 12 |
Dampness | 54 |
Defective roofs and gutters | 13 |
Accumulation of refuse | 28 |
Defective dustbins | 12 |
Insanitary conditions | 14 |
Vermin | 8 |
Rodents | 518 |
Wasps | 95 |
Other insect infestation | 41 |
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