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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 1950

[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 removed11
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied5
Chimney flues repaired2
Chimney stacks repaired1
Roofs repaired397
Eavesgutters repaired160
Downspouts repaired21
Pointing renewed50
Drains repaired25
Drains unstopped27
Dustbins provided179
Fireplaces repaired60
Filthy condition of premises remedied10
Floors repaired139
Gullies repaired18
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired426
Window frames and sashcords repaired88
Public sewers repaired16
Sinks provided5
Sink waste pipes repaired32
Soil pipes repaired5
Stairs repaired8
External walls repaired13
W.C.s repaired35
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided65
W.C. accommodation provided7
Yard paving repaired20
Other works carried out495