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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 1955

[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 removed2
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied—
Chimney flues repaired7
Chimney stacks repaired2
Roofs repaired140
Eavesgutters repaired33
Downspouts repaired12
Pointing renewed45
Ditches requiring cleansing4
Drains repaired6
Drains unstopped26
Dustbins provided17
Fireplaces repaired11
Filthy condition of premises remedied3
Floors repaired36
Gullies repaired7
Pail closets renewed8
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired79
Window frames and sashcords repaired29
Public sewers repaired6
Sinks provided—
Sink waste pipes repaired9
Soil pipes repaired2
Stairs repaired15
External walls repaired60
Wash boilers defective13
W.C.s repaired62
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided18
W.C. accommodation provided4
Yard paving repaired1
Unpaved Yards & Passages5
Other works carried out356