London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Teddington 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Teddington]

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Defective roofs 18
,, sinks 3
,, sink waste pipes 4
,, walls 15
,, water closets 26
,, water supply 3
Dirty rooms 21
Houses infested with rats 28
Insanitary condition of yards 14
Offensive smells from various causes 5
Smoke nuisances 7
Verminous houses 24
Miscellaneous 45
Schools.
The scheme for the reconstruction and enlargement of
Station Road Schools came into effect during the latter
part of the year.
Temporary accommodation for the displaced children
has been arranged at St. Mary's and St. Peter's School,
Church Road, and the Art School, Church Road, whilst
the alterations are being executed. It is anticipated that
the works will be completed and the schools ready for
occupation after the summer vacation.
Periodic inspections of the other schools within the
District have been carried out during the year, and conditions
found to be satisfactory.
(8) BAKEHOUSES.
The bakehouses in the District have been inspected
frequently and, with the exception of minor defects which
have been remedied immediately, have been kept in a
satisfactory condition.
Factory Bakehouses 5
Workshop Bakehouses 7
Total 12
Number of inspections 63
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