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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Finsbury 1905
Report on the public health of Finsbury 1905 including annual report on factories and workshops
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I—INSANITARY AREAS IN FINSBURY
UNDER THE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL.
(Part I of the Housing Act.)
The areas form two schemes, namely, the Aylesbury Place Area
Scheme and the Garden Row Area Scheme. The latter includes
four small areas designated Garden Row, Roby Street, Baltic Street,
and Honduras Street. The representations were made in respect of
Aylesbury Place Area in 1897, the inquiry was held in 1900, and
closures commenced in that year. The representation was made in
respect of the Garden Row Areas in 1899, the inquiry was held in
1900, and closures commenced in 1901.
The state of affairs existent at the time of condemnation may be set forth as follows:—
| Five Years, 1895—1899. | Houses. | Population. | Death Kate per 1,000. | Deaths of Children under 5 years. Percentage on Total Deaths. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Place Area | 73 | 511 | 364 | — |
| Garden Row | 69 | 407 | 42.2 | 55 |
| Roby Street | 50 | 218 | 32.5 | 53 |
| Baltic Street | 55 | 351 | 42.1 | 44 |
| Honduras Street | 17 | 217 | 40.5 | 35 |
| Averages and Totals of Garden Row Area | 191 | 1193 | 39.3 | 46 |
The present position of these areas and the recent changes in them
may be set out briefly under several sub-headings and the first will
concern the houses on the areas:—
(i) Mouses on the Areas.—The history of the matter as regards
houses may be set out in the following way:—