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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Chigwell 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]
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Forest Riding School. North End, Buckhurst Hill:
Owner and Manageress: Miss A.O. de Berry, who lives adjacent to
the establishment. 5 horses in the school, none at livery.
Riding Centre for the Disabled, Grange Farm Sports Centre,
High Road, Chigwell:
Manager: Mr. J.A. Davies who resides on the premises.
12 horses used in the school.
Chigwell Riding School, Chase Lane, Chigwell:
Owners are Mr. and Mrs. J. Luces, 26 Ann Way, Hainault, Ilford.
Managed by Mrs. Lucas. 23 school horses and 5 at livery. Except
at peak periods, there are about 15 for hire, the horses having
regular rest periods away from the school. There has been a
marked improvement in the management of this establishment since
it came under the control of the present owners.'
4 SANITARY INSPECTIONS OF THE AREA.
The following statistics indicate the work of the Public Health Inspectors during the year-
| (a) 1,412 complaints were received and dealt with. | |
| (b) Summary of complaints: | |
| Food | 72 |
| Sewage | 8 |
| Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds | 8 |
| Flooding | 17 |
| Defective or blocked drains | 391 |
| " water closets | 55 |
| " water supply pipes | 25 |
| Dampness | 58 |
| Defective roofs and gutters | 30 |
| Overcrowding | 8 |
| Accumulation of refuse | 42 |
| Defective dustbins | 68 |
| Insanitary conditions | 17 |
| Vermin | 5 |
| Rodents | 298 |
| Wasps | 36 |
| Other insect infestation | 70 |
| Smoke | 37 |
| Smells | 47 |
| Noises | 35 |
| Animals and birds | 18 |
| Miscellaneous housing defects | 29 |
| Miscellaneous | 38 |
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