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Hammersmith 1903

Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health of the Borough of Hammersmith for the year 1903

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XVII.—No. 1, Kenmont Terrace, Harrow Road.
In the occupation of Mr. Henry Thomas Rogers. The
bakehouse has a height of 8 feet 6 inches, a length of 16
feet, and a width of 19 feet 7 inches;
It comprises a capacity of about 2,663 cubic feet;
The walls are coated with cement, and are limewhited ;
The ceiling is made of lath and plaster, and is limewhited
;
The floor is made of concrete;
There is a gully trap in a sink which opens into the
bakehouse;
Access to the bakehouse is by means of a pasage leading
to a staircase at the rear of bakehouse, and by a loft
ladder from the shop;
There is no area to the bakehouse;
There are two windows;
It is ventilated by the two windows, which open on a
level with the footpath;
The dough troughs are not on castors, but are raised
10 inches from the floor, so as to be readily accessible for
cleaning under;
There is a flour room ;
There is no properly-covered receptacle for the refuse ;
No animal was found in the bakehouse;
There is a coal cellar in direct communication with the
bakehouse, and it is provided with, a door;
The water supply is drawn direct from the rising main.
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XVIII.—Cadby Hall, Hammersmith Road.
In the occupation of Messrs. Joseph Lyons & Co., Ltd.
There are three underground bakehouses at these premises,
besides one not at present in use, but lately occupied by
the Kensington Stores, Limited. The latter premises have
since been acquired by Messrs. J. Lyons & Co., Ltd.
I will describe the bakehouses as A, B and C: —
A.—Bakehouse in Block D. This is an underground
bakehouse for fancy pastry, it is also used as a kitchen for
out-door catering;