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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 1899

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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out. The late Dr. Glaister made a considerable effort to establish
throughout the district a higher standard of cleanliness. Decided
improvement has taken place as a result.
DISINFECTION.
After cases of infectious disease disinfection has been invariably
carried out by fumigation by means of burning sulphur. Where
necessary the walls are stripped in order that the householder
should repaper or limewash. No charge is made for disinfection
unless the householder desires it to be done when the officers are
not on duty. In such cases a small fee would be charged.

Table: and occupies about one hour. The following is the record of work done for Clerkenwell (not including the work done for the Holborn Board of works) during 1899:—

and occupies about one hour. The following is the record of work done for Clerkenwell (not including the work done for the Holborn Board of works) during 1899:—

1st Quarter.2nd Quarter.3rd Quarter.4th Quarter.Total.
Beds194162197166719
Mattresses529710271322
Pillows3273323643171,340
Bolsters112100128107447
Sheets2472422782691,036
Blankets27b2522203001,048
Quilts184182180198744
Cushions7615962189
Tablecloths ..321—6
Curtains85107162145499
Carpets229151359
Wearing apparel5867336185662,503
Sundries8813411486422
2,1832,4132,4382,3009,334

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It will be understood that the above table deals with the articles
which have been disinfected. The actual cases of infectious