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 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Ventilating pipes repaired or renewed | 50 |
| Drains intercepted from sewer | 10 |
| Want of drainage | 55 |
| Sub-soil drainage renewed | - |
| Gullies renewed or provided | 67 |
| Gratings, dishing or curbing renewed | - |
| Fresh air inlets renewed | 27 |
| Dustbins. | |
| New provided | 98 |
| Yard Paving. | |
| Repaired | 56 |
| Newly paved | 5 |
| Sinks, etc. | |
| New provided | 61 |
| New waste pipes provided | 101 |
| Waste pipes repaired, trapped or ventilated | 26 |
| Insanitary wall surfaces around sinks cemented | 4 |
| Dampness. | |
| Roofs repaired | 149 |
| Gutters and downspouts repaired and renewed | 126 |
| Damp course fixed | 108 |
| External walls repaired and pointed | 125 |
| Pointing to reveals renewed | 64 |
| Floor cavities ventilated | 17 |
| Site of house concreted | 31 |
| Wall ventilators to floor cavities renewed | 37 |
| General Repairs. | |
| Walls and ceilings repaired | 443 |
| Floors repaired | 143 |
| Doors, windows, sills, etc., repaired | 574 |
| Door and window fastenings renewed | 193 |
| Windows made to open | 6 |