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 11. Sanitary Improvements Effected.
Number | |
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Offensive accumulations removed | 4 |
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied | 3 |
Chimney flues repaired | 5 |
Chimney stacks repaired | Nil |
Roofs repaired | 268 |
Eavesgutters repaired | 115 |
Downspouts repaired | 46 |
Pointing renewed | 46 |
Drains repaired | 20 |
Drains unstopped | 24 |
Dustbins provided | 21 |
Fireplaces repaired | 29 |
Filthy condition of premises remedied | 1 |
Floors repaired | 70 |
Gullies repaired | 9 |
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired | 203 |
Window frames and sashcords repaired | 21 |
Public sewers repaired | 14 |
Sinks provided | 4 |
Sink waste pipes repaired | 14 |
Soil pipes repaired | 5 |
Stairs repaired | 9 |
External walls repaired | 4 |
W.C.s repaired | 19 |
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided | 68 |
W.C. accommodation provided | 10 |
Yard paving repaired | 9 |
Other works carried out | 416 |