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The nuisance of which we complain is of a very serious nature, not
merely an ordinary odour arising from a well-kept stable, but apparently
arises entirely through the place being kept in a negligent and
uncleanly condition. In any case it is impossible for us to open our
windows, and even with them closed the danger to the health of our
staff is considerable.
As Dr. Newman appears unable to cope with the matter we must
ask you to kindly give it your immediate attention with a view to
arranging for its abatement.
Yours faithfully,
p.p. WILLIAM ANGUS & Co., Limited.
(Signed) CHARLES E. ANGUS
The Secretary,
Local Government Board.
In accordance with the instructions contained in the letter from
the Local Government Board, I beg to report the chief facts in
respect of the subject referred to.
Messrs. McNamara & Co., Limited, railway agents and general
cartage contractors, &c., are the owners of certain premises situated
in Paradise Street, Paul Street, Castle Street, and Hill Street, in the
Borough of Finsbury. The premises are used for stabling 730-750
horses. About 190 horses are stabled in Paradise Street, 190 in Paul
Street, and 350 or more in Castle Street and Hill Street. Some 500600
men are employed. The firm contracts for all kinds of transport
work, including the General Post Office,0 the Corporation of the City
of London, and the Great Eastern Railway Co., and employs in all
some 1,100 horses. The stables, which are the subject of the above
correspondence, are situated at the Eastern end of the Borough on
the boundary between Finsbury and Shoreditch. Previously to the
formation of the Metropolitan Boroughs in 1900 part of the
premises belonging to McNamara & Co., situated in Paradise
Street and Paul Street, came within the boundaries of the Vestry of
Shoreditch. The premises in Castle Street and Hill Street came
"Under the terms of the contract existing between Messrs. McNamara & Co.
and His Majesty's Government (for the service of 800 horses) the representatives
of the Postmaster General have full power to inspect at any time, without notice,
any horses, stables, or premises used in the service, in order to satisfy themselves
that the same are being properly and sanitarily managed. This power, has I am
informed, been exercised repeatedly.