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
Richmond upon Thames 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Gullies renewed or provided 52
Gratings, dishing or curbing renewed 6
Fresh air inlets renewed 9
Dustbins.
New provided 60
Yard Paving.
Repaired 86
Newly paved 18
Sinks, &c.
New provided 37
New waste pipes provided 46
Waste pipes repaired, trapped or ventilated 39
Insanitary wall surfaces around sinks cemented 10
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 89
Gutters and downspouts repaired and renewed 110
Damp course fixed 81
External walls repaired and pointed 56
Pointing to reveals renewed 76
Floor cavities ventilated 8
Site of house concreted 8
Wall ventilators to floor cavities renewed 51
General Repairs.
Walls and ceilings repaired 447
Floors repaired 101
Doors, windows, sills, &c., repaired 397
Window fasenings renewed 123
Windows made to open 2
Stoves repaired and renewed 174
Coppers repaired or renewed 64