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 1953

[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 removed6
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied1
Chimney flues repaired7
Chimney stacks repaired6
Roofs repaired174
Eavesgutters repaired94
Downspouts repaired38
Pointing renewed23
Drains repaired16
Drains unstopped29
Dustbins provided39
Fireplaces repaired20
Filthy condition of premises remedied4
Floors repaired52
Gullies repaired10
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired142
Window frames and sashcords repaired29
Public sewers repaired15
Sinks provided3
Sink waste pipes repaired14
Soil pipes repaired4
Stairs repaired1
External walls repaired—
W.C.s repaired10
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided63
W.C. accommodation provided6
Yard paving repaired15
Other works carried out437