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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 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table: Table 11. Sanitary Improvements Effected.

Table 11. Sanitary Improvements Effected.

Number
Offensive accumulations removed4
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied3
Chimney flues repaired5
Chimney stacks repairedNil
Roofs repaired268
Eavesgutters repaired115
Downspouts repaired46
Pointing renewed46
Drains repaired20
Drains unstopped24
Dustbins provided21
Fireplaces repaired29
Filthy condition of premises remedied1
Floors repaired70
Gullies repaired9
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired203
Window frames and sashcords repaired21
Public sewers repaired14
Sinks provided4
Sink waste pipes repaired14
Soil pipes repaired5
Stairs repaired9
External walls repaired4
W.C.s repaired19
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided68
W.C. accommodation provided10
Yard paving repaired9
Other works carried out416