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 Willesden]
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2. The School Block:—
1 Classroom for 25.
2 Classrooms for 20.
2 Rest sheds between the classrooms.
The Architect, Mr. Laurence, has prepared a sketch
plan of the proposed school which would be constructed of
the cheapest possible materials consistent with suitability
for the purpose. He states that it is difficult to prepare
very reliable estimates under existing conditions but approximately
the cost would be as follows:—
1. The Administrative Block and Latrines.
Constructed with fir quartering, the
roof covered with boarding and
"waterproof" roofing material, the
external and internal walls and the
ceilings covered with "Poilite" asbestos
sheeting, the floors formed with
cement concrete finished on top with
"Decolite" and including bath and
W.C., etc., fittings, plumbing, hot
water service and hot water heating £570
Drainage ... 80
£650
2. The School Block:—
Constructed with fir posts and roof
timbers, the foof covered with 1 inch
boarding and "waterproof" roofing
material, the floor formed with cement
concrete and finished on top with Portland
cement ... ... ... ... £450
White cotton duck removable blinds
one end and one side of building ... 65
Economic fencing and drainage ... 250
£765
Total £1415