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Common Lodging Houses.
The only common Lodging House is that situated at 88, Old
Street, which is licensed for 348 beds. Twenty-seven visits of
inspection were made.
Canal Boats.
Canal boats do not normally halt during their passage along the
short stretch of canal in the Borough.
Shops.
The number of inspections made under the Shops Act, 1934,
during 1950 was 193, and 6 Notices were served for contraventions.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
There are 7 premises within the Borough in which this type
of business is conducted. Eleven visits were made to these premises.
Rag Flock.
Two samples were taken during the year, both of which proved
satisfactory.
Offensive Trades.
The following premises were licensed for the purpose of carryng
on offensive trades:—
(a) Messrs. Henson, 187, Whitecross Street, E.C.I.
(b) Messrs. F. & W. Warman, Ltd., 5, Eagle Court, E.C.I.
(c) Messrs. T. Kendon 8c Sons, Charterhouse Mews, E.C.I.
All were regularly visited.