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The Barrowfield Estate of 21 acres with 126 plots.
The Brookfield „ 22¼ ,, ,, 115 „
The Houndsfield „ 30 „ „ 144 „
The Weir Hall ,, 14 „ „ 97* „
*0f these plots, Nos. 76, 77, 78, 79, 93, 94, 95, 96, and 97 being unsuitable
for gardening, are let, or to be let, for piggeries, etc. There is a total of
482 plots, which generally consist of 20 poles each, and have good sound
approach-roads, 10 feet wide, and pathways 3 feet wide between each plot.
Water is obtained on the spot by using Abyssinian pumps.
In the report of the 19th November the Finance Committee recommended
that the various pieces of vacant land, on which apportionments for expenses of
street works are outstanding, be let for allotments or other purposes on
quarterly or other short tenancies, the tenants to erect any necessary fencing.
This suggestion was referred to the Allotments Committee.
There can be few districts in the United Kingdom more adequately
provided with allotments than Edmonton. The Council have taken much
trouble in this respect, and are to be congratulated on the result. My colleague
the Architect, with his department, has devoted much time to the development
of the new estates into allotments.
RAILWAYS.
The railway connection with London starts from the Liverpool Street
terminus of the Great Eastern Railway Company, and there are five stations
in the district, viz.:—Silver Street, Lower Edmonton, and Bush Hill Park on
the branch to Enfield, and Lower Edmonton on a low level connecting link
between the main line and the Enfield line, which link branches off from the
former at Angel Road station. The Bleak Hall Bridge over the Lea Navigation
is a narrow and out-of-date structure. A few yards further, at Cook's
Ferry, another narrow bridge spans the River Lea.
The Tube Railway from Finsbury Park to Hammersmith provides a quick
and easy transit from north to west of London. I hope to see it extended to
Enfield—via Edmonton.
OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORT.
There are electrical tram connections with Enfield Town, Waltham Cross,
Ponders End, Stamford Hill and Finsbury Park, whence connection can be
made with trains, trams, or omnibuses to all parts of London and suburbs.
Halfpenny fares, after the initial penny stage, have been now introduced,
and a rate for parcels.