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
Surbiton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Waste Pipes, etc.
Repaired 61
New provided 119
Disconnected or trapped 37
Water Supply.
Draw off taps disconnected 11
Water re-instated or laid on 6
Service pipes and cisterns repaired, etc. 235
Paving.
Yards paved 31
Yard paving repaired 64
Dust Receptacles.
Provided 197
Manure receptacles provided 1
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 225
Eaves gutters or rain water pipes repaired and renewed 175
Damp courses fixed 39
Site of house concreted 26
Ventilation under floors provided 31
External walls pointed and rendered 139
House walls treated with solution 23
General Repairs.
Windows made to open 54
Windows provided, repaired or renewed 491
House floors repaired or renewed 125
Doors repaired or renewed 480
Ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 225
Rooms ventilated 15
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 464
Rooms cleansed 1,140
External and internal painting 152
Handrails provided 23