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 Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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It also seems of importance that the Vestry should encourage their
Inspectors to make to them recommendations of necessary improvements,
and should let it be known that such recommendations shall receive
prompt attention and wherever practicable be carried out.
Although I think it most desirable some additional sanitary precautions
should be adopted, I do not consider the Parish to be in a bad
sanitary condition.
On my inspection I found the public pavings in a good condition,
and so far as I could judge, the sewers and private drains ; and a very
good mortuary and Coroner's Court have within the last few years
been erected by the Vestry.
In the course of the inquiry I received the most valuablo assistance
from Mr. Robsonand Mr. Goode, and my thanks are due to the Vestry
for the use of the Vestry Hall, and also to their Officers who have
ungrudgingly supplied me with all necessary information.
I forward herewith list of houses supplied by the Mansion House
Council (marked "A") letter from the Vestry Clerk, Mr. Paget
(marked "B"), and documents referred to therein (viz. Reports of the
Vestry for years ending March 1867, 188-1, and 1885, and Report of
Medical Officer of Health for 1884), and Minutes of Vestry Meeting of
the 17th December, 1885 (marked "C").
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
(Signed) D. CUBITT NICHOLS.
Having been present throughout the enquiry we concur in the foregoing
report.
(Signed) WILLIAM ROBSON.
(Signed) JOSEPH J. GOODE.