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 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table: Table 10. Sanitary I mprovements Effected

Table 10. Sanitary I mprovements Effected

Number
Offensive accumulations removed1
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied-
Chimney flues repaired-
Chimney stacks repaired1
Roofs repaired127
Eavesgutters repaired46
Downspouts repaired17
Pointing renewed11
Ditches requiring cleansing-
Drains repaired2
Drains unstopped10
Dustbins provided13
Fireplaces repaired6
Filthy condition of premises remedied-
Floors repaired19
Gullies repaired2
Pail closets renewed-
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired74
Window frames and sashcords repaired15
Public sewers repaired-
Sinks provided-
Sink waste pipes repaired1
Soil pipes repaired1
Stairs repaired1
External walls repaired1
Wash boilers defective-
W C.s repaired14
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided18
W.C. accommodation provided2
Yard paving repaired1
Unpaved Yards and Passages-
Other works carried out202