London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Middle Temple 1894

Annual report on the sanitary condition of the District of the Middle Temple for the year 1894

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In the summer months especially the gullies and sewers
were frequently flushed with a plentiful supply of water, and
disinfectants were likewise freely used. This precaution is
the more needful in view of the small resident population in
the Temple and consequent comparative disuse of the drains and
sewers.
During 1894 the electric light has taken the place of gas
In the Hall, Library, Kitchens, Corsnon Rooms, and many other
of the buildings.
In conclusion, I would bear testimony to the value of the
Gardens as an open space for the inhabitants of the neighbourhood
not lest than to those of the Inn itself. All members
of the Inn have free entry to the gardens and others by orders
given by the Matters ef the Bench.
For seme years past the Bench has thrown open the Gardens
to the children of the neighbouring slumns during the sunnier
tenths from 6 p.m. to sweet.
It may be of interest to note that wood-pigeons have
rested in the plane tree above the fountain In Garden Court,
My report would be incomplete without am acknowledgement
of the uniform kindness and courteous assistance received at
the hands of all those I have been brought Into contact with