Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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At the present time there are 1145 single houses, of which
1130 are occupied, and the rest are either completed or in
course of erection. In addition to these, there are 237 occupied
flats, and 55 being erected, beside the following
buildings:—
The Institute, Central Square.—The property of the
Trust, is used as an educational centre for the estate, opened
in March, 1909, and considerably enlarged since.
Associated Homes for Ladies, Waterlow Court.—Opened
in July, 1909. This building is composed of 50 flats with
common dining rooms, sitting rooms, etc.
Co-partnership Homes, in the Orchard.—These were
opened in October, 1909, comprising 54 flats, occupied by old
people and widows.
The Club House, Willifield Green.—Containing billiard
room, men's and women's club rooms, lecture hall, etc.
Opened in March, 1910, and enlarged since.
Shops and Flats, etc., Finohley Road.—The first block
of nine shops and fourteen flats was completed in 1910, and
a second block of six shops and twelve flats over was completed
last year. The block of 16 flats, known as Temple
Fortune Court, has now been completed and occupied.
The Church of St. Jude, opened in May, 1911, has had
a spire added during the past year.
The Free Church, Central Square, was completed and
opened in October, 1911.
The Friends' Meeting House has been erected in the
Central Square and is now in use.
A block of Garages and Flats, and two blocks of
cottages for accommodating the staff have been built by the
Trust.