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 Chingford]
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b/f: | 388 |
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and sills repaired. | 70 |
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt | 21 |
Dampness remedied | 65 |
Drains cleansed | 14 |
Drains repaired | 32 |
Drains - New inspection chambers | 5 |
New Sinks provided | 6 |
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed | 6 |
Water Closet Pedestals fixed | 5 |
Water Closet Flushing Cisterns repaired or renewed | 10 |
Water Storage Tanks and Piping repaired or renewed | 4 |
Hot Water Systems repaired | 1 |
Dustbins provided | 18 |
Rat Infestations | 206 |
Sewers cleansed | 206 |
Sewers repaired | 16 |
Food premises: | |
Limewashcd and cleansed. | 9 |
Washing copper repairs | 1 |
Sub-floor ventilation | 2 |
Stairs | 2 |
Stoves | 6 |
1093 |
TABLE 4.
Letters sent out and notices served in connection with the work of the Health Department. | |
Letters | 858 |
Public Health Act: | |
Preliminary Notices | 46 |
Statutory Notices. | 4 |
Housing Act: | |
Preliminary Notices. | 27 |
Statutory Notice. | 1 |