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St Pancras 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]

Published
1890
Pages
80
Tables
78

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    METEOROLOGY OF LONDON, 1889.
    Periods.Barometer.Temperature.Daily range of Temperature.Degree of Humidity.Rainfall.
    Mean Inches.Departure from Average.Me&n Degrees.Departure from Average.Mean Degrees.Departure from Average.Mean (Saturation—100).Departure from Average.Amount in Inches.Departure from Average.
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    Census 1881.1889.
    Institutions.Total number of persons including Officers.Number of Inmates only.Number of Beds.Average Number of Inmates.Sub-Districts.Redistributable.
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    Births.—The number of Births occurring in Public Institutions during 1889 was as follows:—
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    ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. Natural Increase or Excess of Births over Deaths.
    Sub-Districts.1886188718881889Annual Average.
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    POPULATION OF ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS.
    Census.Estimated.Inmates of Public Institutions redistributed.
    Sub-Districts.185118611871188118821883188418851886188718881889Population 1889.
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    The proportions in the Sub-Districts are given below, the 204 Birth occurring in Public Institutions having been distributed to the Sub-Districts according to population: —
    Sub-Districts.Number of Births.Birth-rate
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    The following are the Death-rates for the Sub-Districts, 255 Deaths from all causes not referable to any particular Sub-District being distributed according to population.
    Sub-Districts.Number of Deaths.Death-rate
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    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Births.Per 1000 Deaths.
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    Under five years of age the number of deaths and proportion per 1000 births and per 1000 total deaths are shown in the following table:—
    Sub-Districts.Number.Per 1000 Births.Per 1000 Deaths.
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    COMPARATIVE MORTALITY OF THE SUB-DISTRICTS. In tables 8, A, B, and C appended to this Report, the comparative statistics of the Sub-Districts will be found fully calculated. The two following tables summarise the leading facts:-
    Sub-Districts.Per 1000 Population.Per 1000 Births. Deaths under 1 year.
    Birth-rate.Death-rate.
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    SANITATION. MORTUARIES. The number of bodies deposited in the Public Mortuaries during the year was as follows :—
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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES. Notification.—The following cases of Infectious Diseases were notified to the Department during 1889.
    Disease.Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.Totals..
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    Distribution of the Cases of Infectious Disease notified to the Department throughout the Year 1839. Showing the effect of the Infectious Disease Notification Act.
    Weeks.4454454544*5452
    Diseases.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberTotals
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    Isolation.—The following cases of Infectious Disease were removed from St. Pancras into the Metropolitan Asylums Board's Hospitals during the year 1889:—
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    DISINFECTION. The following is an account of the Disinfection performed during the year: —
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    c. Articles Destroyed by Fire with Owners consent.
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    DISEASES.
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    Return for the Six Months, July to December, 1888.
    Registration of Sub-Districts.Number of Births."Successfully Vaccinated.""Insusceptible."Number of Cases "Dead."Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removed to other Districts
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    Return for the Six Months, January to June, 1869.
    Registration of Sub-Districts.Number of Births."Successfully Vaccinated.""Insusceptible."Number of Cases "Dead."Postponement by Medical Certificate.Removal to other Districts.
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    Artizans Dwellings Acts, 1868.—The following is a list of houses reported under the Artizans Dwellings Act, 1868, and its Amendments (Torrens) during the la st ten years, and the action taken thereon:—
    Date of Report of the Medical Officer of Health.Premises.Report of Chief Surveyor.Order of Vestry.Action of Owners.Present Condition, &c.
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    Continued from previous page...
    Date of Report of theMedicalOfficer officer ofHealth.Premises.Report of Chief Surveyor.Order of Vestry.Action of Owners.Present Condition, &c.
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    1884 Dec. 8Peace Cottages, 20Jan. 7, 1885, unfit for human habitation; repairs requiredApril, 1885, repairs carried out,further proceedings unnecessaryMarch 4, 1885, owner's surveyor, reports the house not defective, but fit for human habitation
    ,, 12Brunswick Grove, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6,10, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 18Jan. 7,1885, extensive structural repairs requiredJuly 1,1885,capable of being put into habitable condition by certain repairs... ... ...1890,demolished by London County Council. Site Vacant.
    ,,Brighton Street, 16Jan. 7, 1885, unfit for human habitation; structural repairs required Lapsed; no further recordApril, 1885, repairs carried out,further proceedings unnecessaryRepaired
    1885 Jan. 14Wood Street, 8
    1886 NonePancras Road, (Old St. Pancras Schools buildings)Jan. 4, 1888, recommending demolition1890,demolished site added to Gardens.
    1887 Apr. 21
    1888 July 24Fortess Mews, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. 29, 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35, and 36Dec. 5, 1888, recommending demolition
    1889 Dec- 14Williams Mews,16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3, 4, 5 and 6
    ,,Camplin Cottages, 1, 3, and 4
    ,,Weir's Passage, 12, 14, 16 and 18
    „ 24Little King Street, 1, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. 20. 22 & 24
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    The following were the results of testing drains of doubtful condition during the year:—
    No. Tested.RESULT.
    Satisfactory.Defective.
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    SUMMONSES Under the Metropolis Local Management and other Acts.
    Situation.Offence.Result of Proceedings.
    Penalty.Costs.
    £sd.£sd.
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    MARKETS. Markets and Market Streets were under the observation of your Inspectors daily as well as on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings, especially during the summer months. The following unfit Food was seized during the year:—
    Date.Description of Articles seized.Remarks.
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    SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. Analysis.—List of Samples submitted by Inspector Osborne to the Public Analyst for analysis during the year 1889.
    Month.Milk.Butter.Coffee.Pepper.Mustard.Gin.Rum.Whiskey.Totals.
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    Summonses.—Under the Food and Drugs Act.
    No.Offence.Result of Proceedings.
    Penalty.Costs.
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    Table shewing the Population, Inhabited Houses, Marriages, Births, and Deaths, for the Year 1889 and 10 years preceding. Gross Numbers.
    The Year.Estimated Population.No. of Inhabited Houses.Marriages.Registered Births.Corrected No. of Deaths.Deaths in Public Institutions.
    Total All Ages.Under One Year.Under Five Years
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    Table shewing the Annual Birth and Death Rates, Death Rates of Children, and Proportion of Deaths in Public Institutions in a Thousand Deaths for the Year 1889 and 10 Years preceding.
    In the Year.Birth Rate per 1,000 of Population.Corrected Death rate per 1,000 of the Population.Deaths of Children under 1 year; per 1,000 of Registered Births.Deaths of Children under 1 year; per l,000 of Total Deaths.Deaths of Children under 5 years; per 1,000 of Total Deaths.Deaths in Public Institutions; per 1,000 of Total Deaths.
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    Note.—The Deaths of Non-Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated in the District are excluded, and the Deaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District are included.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 & upwordsTotalsUnder 5 years
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    Table No. 3—A. Continued.
    ages.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotal.Under 5, years
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    Table No. 3 —A. Continued.
    ages.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotalunder 5 years
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    Table No. 3—B ST. PANCRAS PARISH. Deaths Registered from all Causes during the 2nd Quarter of 1889. Note.—The Deaths of Non-Residents occurring in Publio Institutions situated in the District are excluded, and tho Doaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District arc included.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585& upwardsTotalsUnder 5 years.
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    Table No. 3—B. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 anh upwarhsTotalUnher 5 years
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    Table No. 3—B. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotalunder 5 vears
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    Note.—The Deaths of Non·Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated in the District are excluded, and the Deaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District arc included.
    AGES.
    0 to 1l to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to G565 to 7575 to 8585 & upwardsTotalsUnder 5 years
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    Table No. 3—C. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to G565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotal.Under 5 years
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    Table No. 3—C. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535145 to 1 to 45 , 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8580 and np· wnr<l*Totalunder 5 1 years
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    Note.—The Deaths of Non·Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated in the District are excluded, and the Deaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District are included.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585& upwardsTotalsUnder 5 years
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    Table No. 3·D. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 85s5 and upwardsTotal.Under 5i years
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    Table No. 3—D. Continued.
    ages.
    0 to 1l to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and up· wardsTotalunder 5 years
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    Note.—The Deaths of Non·Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated in the District are excluded, and the Deaths of Residents occurring in Public Institutions situated beyond the limits of the District are included.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8586& upwardsTotalsUnder 5 years
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    Table No. 3—E. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 65' 65 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotal.IJnder 5years
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    Table No. 3—E. Continued.
    AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and up· ' wardsTotalunder 5 years
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    Summary of Ages, Table III A.—1st Quarter.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotals.Under 5 Years.
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    Summary of Ages, Table IIIB.—2nd Quarter.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to . 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotals.Under 5 Years.
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    Summary of Ages, Table IIIC.—3rd. Quarter. AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 8535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and up wadeTotals.Under 5 Years.
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    Summary of Ages, Table IIID.—4th Quarter.
    0to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotals.Under 5 Years.
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    Summary of Ages, Table IIIE.—Year 1889. AGES.
    0 to 11 to 55 to 1515 to 2525 to 3535 to 4545 to 5555 to 6565 to 7575 to 8585 and upwardsTotals.Under 5 Years.
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    SUMMARY OF DISEASES OF TABLES IIIA, B, C, D, E.
    1st Quarterjaiannf) png1 3rd Quarter4th QuarterYear 1889
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    Showing the Number of Deaths at all ages in 1889, from certain groups of Diseases, and proportions to 1,000 of Population, and to 1,000 Deaths from all causes; also the Number of Deaths of Infants under one year of age from other groups of Diseases, and proportions to 1,000 Births and to 1,000 Deaths from all causes under one year.
    Division I. (Adults).Deaths.Deaths per 1,000 of Populatiou at all ages.Deaths per 1,000 of Total Deaths at all ages.
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    Shewing the Number of Deaths from the principal Zymotic Diseases in the 10 years 1879 to 1888, and in the year 1889.
    Disease.1879188018811882188318841885188618871888Annual Average of 10 years, 1879-88.Proportion of Deaths to 1000 Deaths in 10 years. 1679-88.Total Deaths in 1889.Proportion of Deaths to 1000 Deaths in 1889.
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    1st Quarter of 1889. Ages at Death.
    Sub-Districts.Birthsunder 11—5under55—60over 60Total.
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    2nd Quarter of 1889. Ages at Death.
    Sub-Districts.Birthsunder11-5under55—60over 60Total.
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    3rd Quarter of 1889. Ages at Death.
    Sub-Districts.Birthsunder11—5under55—60over 60Total.
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    4th Quarter of 1889. Ages at Death.
    Sub Districts.Birthsunder11-5under55—60over 60Total.
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    Deaths in Extra Metropolitan Lunatic Asylums during the Year.
    Sub-Districts.Birthsunder11—5under55-60over 60Total.
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    Year 1889. Ages at Death.
    Sub-Districts.Birthsunder 11—5under 55—60over 60Total.
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    Deaths from the Respiratory, Tubercular and Infectious Diseases, corrected and classified in Sub-Districts.
    Deaths FromRegent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Total. St. Pancras.
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    Second quarter. Deaths from the Respiratory, Tubercular and Infectious Diseases. Corrected and classified in Sub-Districts.
    Deaths fromj Regent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somer's Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Total. St, Pancras.
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    Table 7C. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. Third Quarter. Deaths from Respiratory, Tubercular and Infectious Diseases. Corrected and classified in Sub-Districts.
    Deaths fromRegent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Total. St. Pancras
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    Table 7D. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. 4th Quarter. Deaths from the Respiratory, Tubercular, and Infectious Diseases, corrected and classified in Sub-Districts.
    Deaths fromRegent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Total. St. Pancras.
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    Table 7E. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. Tear 1889. Deaths from the Respiratory, Tubercular, and Infectious Diseases, corrected and classified in Sub-Districts.
    Deaths FromRegent's Park.Tottenham Court.Gray's Inn Lane.Somers Town.Camden Town.Kentish Town.No Address.Total. St. Pancras.
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    Table 8A. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. TABLE shewing the proportion of Deaths from the principal Zymotic and certain other Diseases, the Number of Deaths at various Ages, and the Number of Births in the Sub-Districts for the year 1888. Births and Deaths not referable to any certain Sub-District, being re-distributed proportionately to the Population.
    Small Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Typhus.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Continued Fever.Enteric Fever.Diarrhoea.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Respiratory Diseases.Deaths under one Year of Age.Deaths under Five Years of Age.Deaths from Five to 60 Years of Age.Deaths over 60 Years of Age.Deaths at all Ages & from all Causes.Births.Excess of Births over Deaths.
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    Table 8B. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. TABLE shewing the proportion of Deaths from the principal Zymotic and certain other Diseases, the proportion of Deaths at various Ages, and the proportion of Births to 1000 of Population in the Sub-Districts for the Year 1889.
    Estimated Population, 1888.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Typhus.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Continued Fever.Enteric Fever.Diarrhoea.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Respiratory Diseases.Under One Year.Under Five Years.5—60 Years.Over 60 Years.Death Rate.Birth Rate.Excess of Birth Rate.
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    Table SC. ST. PANCRAS SUB-DISTRICTS. TABLE shewing the proportions of Deaths from the Principal Zymotic Diseases and certain other Diseases, and the proportion of Deaths at various Ages to 1000 of Total Deaths in the Sub-Districts for the year 1889. Also the proportion of Deaths under one year, five years, and at all ages to 1000 Births.
    Total Deaths.Small-Pox.Measles.Scarlatina.Typhus.Whooping Cough.Diphtheria.Continued Fever.Enteric Fever.Diarrhoea.Zymotic Diseases.Tubercular Diseases.Respiratory Diseases.Under One Year.Under Five Years.5-bo Years.Over 60 Years.Per 1000 Births.
    Total Number of Births.Deaths under One Year.Deaths under Five Years.Deaths at all Ages.
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    Table 9a. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. Sanitary Work Accomplished during 1889.
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    Table 9b. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. Streets inspected from House to House during 1889.
    Name of Street.Houses.Rooms.Persons.
    Unoccupied.Occupied.
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    List II. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. REGISTERED COMMON LODGING-HOUSES-
    Situation.Accommodation
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    List III. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. LICENSED COW-HOUSES.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Licensee.Registered amount to breathing space in cubit feet.No. of Cows Licensed for.
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    List III—continued. LIST OF LICENSED COW-HOUSES—continued.
    Consecutive No.Situation of Cow-houses.Name of Licensee.Registered amount to breathing space in cubic feet.No. of Cows Licensed for.
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    List V. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. BAKEHOUSES.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Oocupier.
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    List V.—con. BAKEHOUSES—continued.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Occupier.
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    List V.—con. BAKEHOUSES—continued.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Occupier.
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    List V.—con. BAKEHOUSES—contiuued.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Occupier.
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    List V.—con. BAKEHOUSES—continued.
    Consecutive No.Situation.Name of Occupier.
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    List vi. ST. PANCRAS, LONDON. Marine Stores.
    Situation.Name of Occupier.
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    List VI.—con. MARINE STORES—continued.
    Locality.Name of Occupier.