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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
Beddington and Wallington 1940
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Dampness.
Damp-proof courses provided or repaired 3
Roofs repaired 46
Rainwater gutters repaired or renewed 45
Rainwater downspouts repaired or renewed 20
Windows, sills and doors made weatherproof 10
External walls repaired, re-pointed or rendered 80
Earth banked against house walls removed 6
External walls treated with waterproofing solution 5
Ventilation provided under floors 2
General Repairs, Etc.
Rooms cleansed 65
Walls and ceilings repaired 36
Floors repaired 9
Stoves repaired or renewed 25
Coppers repaired or renewed 1
Doors repaired or renewed 6
Windows repaired 11
Windows provided with new sashcords 19
Chimneys repaired 65
Overcrowding abated 1
Refuse removed 3
Number of premises disinfes-ted from bed bugs 6
Milk and Dairies.
Unregistered purveyor of milk registered 1
Food Premises.
Premises cleansed 6
Drains repaired 2
Receptacles for refuse provided 3
Closets provided 1
Accumulations of refuse removed 2
Washing facilities provided 2
Sink and waste pipe provided 1
Factories.
Premises cleansed 4
Sanitary conveniences—defects remedied 4
Other defects remedied 2
Bakehouses.
Premises cleansed 3
Other defects remedied 2
Workplaces.
Drains cleansed 1
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