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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
Richmond upon Thames 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Rooms cleansed and redecorated 503
Sash cords renewed 249
Outbuildings repaired or renewed 18
Obstructive buildings removed 10
Staircases repaired 28
Accumulations of refuse removed 68
Rooms ventilated 15
Defective and smoky flues remedied 41
Dirty floors and bedding cleansed 27
Basement sleeping rooms unfit for use, closed 2
Rat infested premises (remedied) 10
Miscellaneous.
Nuisances remedied 115
Stables.
Manure accumulations removed 8
Manure receptacles provided 1
Stables repaired, cleansed, etc. 14
Urinals.
Reconstructed, and flushing apparatus provided 1
Repaired, etc. 26
Water supply reinstated 1
Fried Fish Shops.
Rooms cleansed 4
Floors repaired 1
Bakehouses.
Walls, ceilings and floors repaired 1
Floors cleansed 2
Walls and ceilings cleansed 5
Accumulations of filth removed 4
Butchers' Shops.
Tap provided from rising main 1
Refuse receptacles provided 1
Accumulations of filth removed 1