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 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table: Table 9Sanitary Improvements Effected

Table 9

Sanitary Improvements Effected

Number
Offensive accumulations removed–
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied–
Chimney flues repaired1
Chimney stacks repaired5
Dampness to walls remedied51
Downspouts repaired12
Drains repaired7
Drains unstopped9
Dustbins provided5
Eavesgutters repaired18
Filthy condition of premises remedied1
Fireplaces repaired4
Floors repaired22
Gullies repaired2
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired44
Roofs repaired82
Sashframes and sashcords repaired9
Sinks provided and repaired1
Sink waste pipes repaired13
Soil pipes repaired13
Stairs repaired3
Walls (external) repaired8
Water closets repaired21
Water closet cisterns and fittings repaired8
Water closet accommodation provided2
Yard paving repaired–
Private sewers repaired–
Pail closets renewed2
Other works carried out32