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 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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Sinks, Baths, Etc.
New fixed 204
Waste Pipes, Etc.
Repaired 23
New provided 128
Disconnected or trapped 13
Water Supply.
Draw off taps disconnected 3
Water re-instated or laid on 5
Service pipes and cisterns repaired, etc. 242
Paving.
Yards paved 55
Yard paving repaired 16
Dust Receptacles.
Provided 294
Dampness.
Roofs repaired 132
Eaves gutters or rain water pipes repaired and
renewed 63
Damp courses fixed 18
Site of house concreted 14
Ventilation under floors provided 11
External walls pointed and rendered 60
House walls treated with solution 29
General Repairs.
Windows made to open 8
Windows provided, repaired or renewed 315
House floors repaired or renewed 76
Doors repaired or renewed 267
Ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 198
Rooms ventilated 14
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 114
Rooms cleansed 812
External and internal painting 38
Handrails provided 28
Obstructive buildings removed 2