London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Twickenham 1964

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Twickenham]

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Table 9

Sanitary Improvements Effected

Number
Offensive accumulations removed5
Nuisance from keeping of animals remedied
Chimney flues repaired3
Chimney stacks repaired7
Dampness to walls remedied46
Downspouts repaired2
Drains repaired4
Drains unstopped5
Dustbins provided
Eavesgutters repaired19
Filthy condition of premises remedied2
Fireplaces repaired3
Floors repaired14
Gullies repaired3
Plaster to walls and ceilings repaired24
Roofs repaired55
Sashframes and sashcords repaired11
Sinks provided and repaired
Sink waste pipes repaired5
Soil pipes repaired1
Stairs repaired1
Walls (external) repaired8
Water closets repaired20
Water closet cisterns and fittings repaired11
Water closet accommodation provided
Yard paving repaired- —
Private sewers repaired2
Pail closets renewed
Other works carried out28
Pointing repaired4