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1901.
1902.
1903.
1904.
1905.
Areas.
No. of
Deaths.
Death
Kates.
No. of
Deaths.
Death
Kates.
No. of
Deaths.
Death
Rates.
No. of
Deaths.
Death
Rates.
No. of
Deaths
Death
Rates.
Aylesbury Place 19 40.3 21 45.2 4 18.8 8 86.0 3 32.4
Garden Row 10 24.5 13 37.8 9 50.3 5 31.5 5 31.5
Roby Street 8 36.7 3 68.1 — — — — — —
Baltic Street 11 34.9 13 45.6 18 103.4 4 51.9 2 25.9
Honduras Street 4 18.4 6 27.9 5 25.9 5 43.9 2 17.5
Totals 52 31.2 56 41.4 36 47.4 22 51.9 12 27.1
Boro'of Finsbury 2,161 21.3 2,283 22.7 1,993 19.8 2,084 21.1 1,855 18.9
This table of death-rates is accurate, but too much emphasis
should not be placed upon the figures, as they are necessarily
drawn up for small areas, and whilst of comparative value in
relation to each other, are of little value in relation to the death
rates for the Borough.
(iv) Insanitation on the Areas.—The five areas were, of
course, condemned on the ground of insanitation, ill-construction,
&c. I have to report that since the time of condemnation matters
have not improved. Indeed, as would be expected, the reverse has
happened. There are a number of defects and nuisances now
existing on each of the areas, except those which have been cleared.
Many of the houses are dirty and verminous in a high degree.
Since March, 1900, the date of the inquiries, a large number
of sanitary works have been carried out, and the areas have
necessitated constant supervision and extra inspection during the
last five years.
(v) Closure and Demolition of Dwelling Houses.—
Subsequently to the carrying out of the requirements of the law
under Part I. of the Housing of the Working Classes Act, 1890, the
London County Council is occupied in executing the Scheme. The