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 Twickenham]
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Table 12. Sanitary Improvements Effected.
Number | |
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Offensive accumulations removed | 11 |
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied | 5 |
Chimney flues repaired | 2 |
Chimney stacks repaired | 1 |
Roofs repaired | 397 |
Eavesgutters repaired | 160 |
Downspouts repaired | 21 |
Pointing renewed | 50 |
Drains repaired | 25 |
Drains unstopped | 27 |
Dustbins provided | 179 |
Fireplaces repaired | 60 |
Filthy condition of premises remedied | 10 |
Floors repaired | 139 |
Gullies repaired | 18 |
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired | 426 |
Window frames and sashcords repaired | 88 |
Public sewers repaired | 16 |
Sinks provided | 5 |
Sink waste pipes repaired | 32 |
Soil pipes repaired | 5 |
Stairs repaired | 8 |
External walls repaired | 13 |
W.C.s repaired | 35 |
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided | 65 |
W.C. accommodation provided | 7 |
Yard paving repaired | 20 |
Other works carried out | 495 |