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this house is a lavatory with one basin for the use of the women. The lavatory for men is in the back
addition of No. 8 and contains three loose tubs only. The accommodation here is of the poorest
description, and the houses are quite worn out. 31 men, 10 doubles. Beds, 8d. double; 4d. single.
Kensington 2.— These two houses (numbered 34 and 36) consist of basement, ground and two
upper floors, and are occupied together by married couples and women. The common kitchen is in
the basement of No. 34. There are three w.c.'s in common yard, two for women, and one for men.
There is also a lavatory in No. 36 with two basins for men and three for women. The separation here
is good. 9 men, 10 doubles, 32 women. Beds, double 1s.; single 5d. and 6d.
Kensington 3.— This house consists of basement, ground and two upper floors, and is occupied
by married couples only, the ground floor front room being occupied by the manager. There is a
common kitchen in the basement, and two w.c.'s in the yard, one for men and one for women, also a
double lavatory with three basins in each, with proper separation. 11 doubles, bed 1s.
Kensington 4.— This house is occupied by women only. There are two w.c.'s in yard, and a
lavatory with three fixed basins. The accommodation at all these houses is fair, and the premises
are well maintained. 26 women, beds 4d. and 6d.
Kensington 5.— These two premises are occupied together, and provide for men, women and
married couples. There are two w.c.'s in common yard for men, and a lavatory with three fixed basins.
In one of the basements are two w.c.'s for women, and a lavatory with three fixed basins for their
use. The common kitchen is the ground floor of a building in yard, and the single men occupy the
dormitory over. 17 men, 24 women, 12 doubles; beds, doubles 1s., singles 5d.
Kensington 6.— These two houses (numbered 31 and 33) are occupied together, with a common
entrance at No. 33. Married couples and women are provided for. The common kitchen is situated
in half-basement of No. 33. The two w.c.'s and lavatory are situated in common yard at rear of
No. 31. There are two w.c.'s for men and two for women, and three wash-basins for men and three
for women, each properly separated. The premises generally are well maintained. 20 men, 27 women,
11 doubles. Beds, double, 1s.; single, 5d.
Kensington 7.— This house is occupied by married couples and women, and consists of basement,
ground and two upper floors. There are two w.c.'s in yard used in common. In the back
basement room is a lavatory fitting containing four basins, one being partitioned off for the use
of men. The main basement room is occupied as a common kitchen. The accommodation is poor.
11 women, 8 doubles. Beds, double, l0d.; single, 4d.
Kensington 8.— This house consists of basement, ground and two upper floors, and is occupied by
married couples and women. The common kitchen is in the basement, and in the yard are two w.c.'s,
one for men and one for women. These are not separated. There are also three basins for women and
one for men in common lavatory, no separation being provided. 14 women, 4 doubles. Beds,
double, lOd.; single, 4d.
Kensington 9.— This house consists of basement, ground and two upper floors, and provides
for married couples, women and men. The basement is occupied for kitchen purposes, one room
being provided for married couples and women, and another for men only. A w.c. on the ground
floor is reserved for the exclusive use of women, and three others in yard for men. Separate
lavatories are provided for each sex. The men's lavatory contains four basins, and is situated in
the yard. A two-basin fitting in basement is for the use of women only. The accommodation
generally is fair. 43 men, 7 women, 11 doubles. Beds, double Is., single 5d.
Kensington 10.— This house accommodates married couples and women, and consists of
basement, ground and two upper floors. There are two w.c.'s in yard, one for men and one for
women. In the washhouse in basement is a fitting with three basins. One is separated for the use
of men only. The separation, however, is not effectual. The kitchen is in front basement room, and
is used in common. A small room on this floor is occupied by the deputy. The kitchen is not a good
one, but the upper part of the house is well maintained. 21 women, 5 doubles. Beds, double 10d.,
ingle 5d.
Kensington 11.— These two houses consist of basement, ground and two upper floors, and are
occupied by married couples and women—
In the first house there is one w.c. in yard for common use, but the yard being common with
that of the house adjoining where there are more fittings, some sort of separation is thus secured.
Three wash-basins are provided, one being partly separated and kept for exclusive use of men. The
front basement room forms the common kitchen, and the back room is occupied by the deputy. The
lavatory is in washhouse on this floor. The kitchen is not a good one nor is the washing accommodation
satisfactory, but the upper part of the house is well maintained.
The second house is occupied by married couples and women, and its arrangements are
similar to those in the preceding house, except that in the yard two w.c.,s are provided. There are
three wash-basins, The kitchen is not good, 36 women, 10 doubles. Beds, double, lOd. ; single 5d.
Kensington 12.— This house consists of basement, ground, and two upper floors, and is now
occupied exclusively by women. There are two kitchens in basement, also three w.c.'s and a lavatory
fitted with seven basins. The kitchens have been recently improved, and the houses are well
maintained. 80 women. Beds, 5d. and 6d.
tit. Pancras 1.— This house consists of basement, ground and 3 upper floors. The two rooms in
basement are occupied as kitchens and lavatories. Three w.c.'s are situated in yard at the rear. Only
women are admitted, and the premises are well maintained. 36 women. Beds, 9d. and 1s.
St. Pancras 2.— This house consists of basement, ground and three upper floors. The entire
basement is occupied as kitchens and lavatories. The two w.c.'s for the use of lodgers are situated at