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Clerkenwell 1896

Forty-first annual report of the Vestry of the Parish of St. James and St. John, Clerkenwell for the year 1896-97

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14 gas and water boxes were cut into stones upon
the public way, at the cost of the Gas and Water
Companies.
118 coal plates were cut into stones over vaults.
31 coal plates were supplied.
The amount received from the various Companies
for the repair of trenches during the year was
£694 3s 2d.
The amount charged to various Contractors for
reinstating paving after building operations, &c.,
was £121 8s. 6d.
1,041 yards super. Granite cubes, 1,399 feet run
edge Kerb, 77 feet run circular Kerb were redressed,
9 Quadrants and 5 spur stones cut by men
employed by the Vestry at a cost of £134 0s. 6d.
SNOW.
There were several slight falls of snow between
January 17th and 30th, the cost of removing same
amounted to £158 15s. 1d.
OWEN'S ROW
The bar that was temporarily fixed for the purpose
of closing this thoroughfare, if necessary, has been
removed.
LIGHTING.
The following additions and alterations to the
public lamps in the Parish have been made during
the year:—
Lower Charles Street, 1 additional lamp post
and 2 altered to new positions.