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It is a busy central Borough and partakes largely of the City
character, in fact the City has already invaded Finsbury with its
overflow of industry by way of the four main arteries, Farringdon
Road, St. John Street, Aldersgate Street and the City Road.
Finsbury is the smallest but one of all the Metropolitan
Boroughs, the area being 587 acres, practically the whole of which
is built up, there being only 11 acres of open space.
Although small in area, it is estimated that the day population
is approximately 200,000, this meaning that over 130,000 persons
enter and leave the Borough daily.
The people are employed in factories, workshops, offices and
trade processes.
Schools.
There are 17 Elementary Schools in the Borough, both provided
and non-provided, including one Central School, providing accommodation
for 13,501 children (limit of enrolment). There is also a
school providing accommodation for 150 deaf and partially deaf
children.