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 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 |