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 1959

[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 removed4
Chimney flues repaired2
Chimney stacks repaired5
Dampness to walls133
Downspouts repaired4
Drains repaired21
Drains unstopped22
Dustbins provided5
Eavesgutters repaired34
Filthy condition of premises remedied1
Fireplaces repaired8
Floors repaired23
Gullies repaired6
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired95
Roofs repaired78
Sashframes and sashcords repaired28
Sinks provided and repaired2
Sink Waste Pipes repaired10
Soil Pipes repaired6
Stairs repaired7
Walls (external) repaired7
Water closets repaired10
Water Closet cistern and fittings provided23
Water closet accommodation provided2
Other works carried out104