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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
Whitechapel 1883
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Whitechapel]
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| Yards of houses paved or the pavement repaired | 24 |
| Drains in houses improved | 58 |
| Dust-bins provided | 9 |
| Privies lime-washed, cleansed, and repaired | 78 |
| Water-supply provided or improved | 5 |
| Nuisances from dung and other offensive matter removed | 42 |
| Area-gratings, cellar-flaps, &c., repaired | 13 |
The cow-houses in the District, 24 in number, and the slaughterhouses,
14, have been visited during the Quarter.
In addition to this return, the Inspectors report that they have
forwarded to the Metropolitan Board of Works several notices of
dangerous structures, which notices the Metropolitan Board have
promptly attended to.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant.
JOHN LIDDLE.
15, Great Alie Street.