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 East Barnet]
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Ceiling and walls of rooms cleansed 214
„ „ „ repaired 105
Defective scullery sinks 15
Defective sink waste pipes 17
Leaky and dilapidated roofs 43
Floors dilapidated and defective ventilation underneath 9
Defective staircases 7
5 Paving, Drainage and Sanitary Conditions of Yards or Outhouses.
Defects found.
Yards in dirty condition 9
„ without paving or drainage 11
„ with defective or insufficient paving 24
6 Arrangements for Deposit of Refuse and Ashes. Defects found.
Absence of dust-bins so dilapidated as to be unfit for use 47
7 Existence of Rooms unfit for Human Habitation. Defects found.
Rooms unfit for habitation ; thoroughly renovated 5
Houses unfit for habitation
Houses overcrowded 4
8 Defects in other matters.
Eaves, gutters and rain water pipes in defective condition 34
Animals improperly kept 5
Miscellaneous defects. 56
Removals of manure Numerous
Accumulation of rubbish 7
Bedding cleansed 2