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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
Clerkenwell 1872
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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The handles of the pumps, by means of which the water was
formerly drawn from the tanks, have since been removed, and a
new and proper supply by means of the usual above-ground cisterns,
has been laid on.
The Meteorology of the year was as follows:—
| 1872. | Temperature, Average. | Difference from Average of 101 years. | Dew-point. | Humidity (Saturation—100.) | Height of Barometer. | Rain in inches. | Difference from average of 57 years. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 50.7 | + 2.2 | 45.2 | 82 | 29.63 | 30.0 | + 1.2 |
| Winter Quarter (Jan. Feb. Mar.) | 43.6 | + 5.0 | 39.5 | 86 | 29.57 | 6.5 | + 1.4 |
| Spring Quarter (April, May, June) | 52.8 | + 0.5 | 45.2 | 76 | 29.73 | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| Summer Quarter (July, Aug. Sept.) | 61.6 | + 1.5 | 54.0 | 77 | 29.74 | 6.5 | —0.8 |
| Autumn Quarter (Oct. Nov. Dec.) | 45.3 | + 1.7 | 42.1 | 89 | 29.48 | 11.3 | + 4.2 |
Hence the mean temperature of the whole year was above the
average, as was that of each quarter, especially the winter quarter,
and the summer and autumn quarters.
I have the honor to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
J. W. GRIFFITH, M.D.
July 3rd, 1873.