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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 1927
Annual report on the public health of Finsbury for the year 1927
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The Watling Estate is situated off the main road to Edgware,
and is in the vicinity of Edgware, Hendon and Mill Hill. It can
be reached by train from the Bank and Charing Cross by Under-
Electric trams pass the Estate, which can also be reached by Bus
Services, Nos. 60 and 16, from Victoria, Oxford Street, Hyde Park,
Trafalgar Square and Kilburn, passengers changing at Cricklewood
to Bus Service 142B.
Accommodation, consisting of cottages containing 3, 4 and
5 rooms, and flats containing 2, 3 and 4 rooms, with scullery,
bathroom and garden, is provided on this Estate for British subjects
residing in the Administrative County of London.
Approximate rents, including rates and water charges, payable weekly in advance, are as follows:—
| s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-room flats | 13 | 6 a week. | |
| 3 | 14 | 6 „ | |
| 4 „ „ | 17 | 0 „ | |
| 3 „ cottages | 16 | 0 „ | |
| 4 „ „ (non-parlour) | 17 | 0 „ | |
| 4 „ „ (parlour type) | 19 | 0 „ | |
| 5 „ „ | 20 | 6 „ | |
As a general rule, all applications are dealt with in order of
receipt, and applicants can only be allowed to take the minimum
accommodation that is considered sufficient for their needs.
Sub-letting is not permitted.
Sites have been allocated for the erection of churches and
schools.
In 1927, applications were received from 130 families for
preferential consideration in the allocation of housing accommodation
on L.C.C. Estates, on account of special alleged housing hardships.
Of these 14 withdrew their applications before enquiry
being deterred from proceeding further on account of the additional
expense of travelling to and from their work. 21 families were not
recommended for various reasons, e.g., insufficient means or distance
from place of employment. 10 applications were deferred for further