London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Barnes 1899
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnes]
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No proper Dustbins 57
Defects in Cisterns 27
Houses in need of Cleansing 17
Foul Deposits 3
Animals so kept as to be a Nuisance 3
Defects in Roofs and Gutterings 14
Yards not Properly Paved 3
Dilapidated Closet Fittings 8
Overcrowding 3
Total 292
Number of Registered Cowkeepers and Purveyors of Milk 13
Number of Bakehouses 11
Number registered Slaughter Houses 5
Number of Persons licensed to sell Petroleum 5
Your obedient Servant,
T. GRYLLS,
Inspector of Nuisances.