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 1954

[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 removed4
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied-
Chimney flues repaired7
Chimney stacks repaired3
Roofs repaired200
Eavesgutters repaired62
Downspouts repaired17
Pointing renewed9
Drains repaired3
Drains unstopped27
Dustbins provided20
Fireplaces repaired14
Filthy condition of premises remedied1
Floors repaired43
Gullies repaired4
Pail closets renewed4
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired153
Window frames and sashcords repaired15
Public sewers repaired14
Sinks provided—
Sink waste pipes repaired17
Soil pipes repaired7
Stairs repaired2
External walls repaired—
W.C.s repaired11
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided61
W.C. accommodation provided1
Yard paving repaired2
Unpaved Yards & Passages1
Other works carried out377