Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]
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Table 9
Sanitary Improvements Effected
Number | |
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Offensive accumulations removed | 2 |
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied | - |
Chimney flues repaired | 2 |
Chimney stacks repaired | 6 |
Dampness to walls remedied | 53 |
Downspouts repaired | 2 |
Drains repaired | 3 |
Drains unstopped | 7 |
Dustbins provided | 4 |
Eavesgutters repaired | 27 |
Filthy condition of premises remedied | - |
Fireplaces repaired | 3 |
Floors repaired | 15 |
Gullies repaired | 4 |
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired | 66 |
Roofs repaired | 70 |
Sashframes and sashcords repaired | 10 |
Sinks provided and repaired | 1 |
Sink waste pipes repaired | 10 |
Soil pipes repaired | 11 |
Stairs repaired | 1 |
Walls (external) repaired | 5 |
Water closets repaired | 20 |
Water closet cisterns and fittings repaired | 22 |
Water closet accommodation provided | - |
Yard paving repaired | 2 |
Private sewers repaired | - |
Pail closets renewed | - |
Other works carried out | 36 |