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 Whitechapel]
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No. 13. Shed, in the occupation of
Mr. T. Williams, White's Row.
The situation of this Shed, with regard to surroundingbuildings,
is objectionable. The place altogether is too
close and confined. Independent of these things, the Shed
itself requires a general repair, effectual ventilation, and
proper drainage. A ventilating shaft of full three feet
diameter, and furnished with a diaphragm, should be
carried through the roof, above the adjoining premises.
It should be placed in the corner of the Shed, close to a
large dung-pit, which is used for some adjacent stables.
The removal of the dung from this pit will have to be
closely looked to by the Inspector, and disinfectants used
from time to time. The Shed is licensed for five Cows,
but only two are now kept on the premises ; the rule being
to keep five during the summer months. If the Shed is
properly cleansed, ventilated, and paved, a license may be
granted for five Cows.
No. 14. Shed, in the occupation of Mr. Dewey,
Crispin Street.
This Shed requires much better ventilation. A shaft
should be placed in the central part of the Shed. It should
not be less than two feet six inches in diameter, and should
have a diaphragm running through the middle. The
license may be granted for nine Cows.
No. 15. Shed, in the occupation of Mr. May,
White Lion Street.
This Shed communicates with the dwelling-house, and seems
not to be kept so cleanly as it ought to be. It also requires
better ventilation, which can be effected by fixing a shaft
at the further corner of the Shed, under the loft. The
license may be granted for eight Cows.