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 1962

[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 removed2
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied-
Chimney flues repaired2
Chimney stacks repaired6
Dampness to walls remedied53
Downspouts repaired2
Drains repaired3
Drains unstopped7
Dustbins provided4
Eavesgutters repaired27
Filthy condition of premises remedied-
Fireplaces repaired3
Floors repaired15
Gullies repaired4
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired66
Roofs repaired70
Sashframes and sashcords repaired10
Sinks provided and repaired1
Sink waste pipes repaired10
Soil pipes repaired11
Stairs repaired1
Walls (external) repaired5
Water closets repaired20
Water closet cisterns and fittings repaired22
Water closet accommodation provided-
Yard paving repaired2
Private sewers repaired-
Pail closets renewed-
Other works carried out36