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 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table: Table 10 Sanitary Improvements Effected

Table 10 Sanitary Improvements Effected

Number
Offensive accumulations removed-
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied-
Chimney flues repaired2
Chimney stacks repaired3
Roofs repaired105
Eavesgutters repaired26
Downspouts repaired16
Pointing renewed13
Ditches requiring cleansing-
Drains repaired6
Drains unstopped20
Dustbins provided8
Fireplaces repaired8
Filthy condition of premises remedied-
Floors repaired31
Gullies repaired6
Pail closets renewed-
Plater to walls and ceilings repaired161
Window frames and sashcords repaired18
Public sewers repaired4
Sinks provided1
Sink waste pipes repaired11
Soil pipes repaired7
Stairs repaired3
External walls repaired2
Wash boilers repaired-
W.C.s repaired9
W.C. cisterns and fittings provided26
W.C. accommodation provided-
Yard puving repaired-
Unpaved Yards and Passages-
Other works carried out216