London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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

Twickenham 1949

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table: Table 12.Sanitary Improvements Effected.

Table 12.

Sanitary Improvements Effected.

Number
Offensive accumulations removed14
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied16
Chimney flues repaired9
Chimney stacks repaired9
Roofs repaired509
Eavesgutters repaired174
Downspouts repaired35
Pointing renewed125
Drains repaired31
Drains unstopped13
Dustbins provided498
Fireplaces repaired70
Filthy condition of premises remedied9
Floors repaired181
Gullies repaired8
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired743
Sashframes and sashcords repaired168
Public sewers repaired12
Sinks provided7
Sink waste pipes repaired55
Soil pipes repaired6
Stairs repaired9
External walls repaired33
W.C.s repaired57
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided128
W.C. accommodation provided8
Yard paving repaired42
Other works carried out597