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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
St Giles (Camden) 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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| Feet. | Feet. | |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Bow | 1,608 | |
| Russell Square (east side) | 654 | 2,262 |
| Hart Street | 592 | |
| Bloomsbury Square (south side) | 294 | |
| Vernon Place | 175 | |
| Theobalds Road | 160 | 1,221 |
| Endell Street | 690 | |
| Bloomsbury Street | 552 | |
| Charlotte Street | 490 | |
| Bedford Square (east side) | 350 | |
| Gower Street | 1,150 | 3,232 |
| Total, nearly 31/4 miles | 17,031 |
Nothing was heard from the London County Council in
reference to the matter until 21st May, 1890. when they
replied declining the application of the Board.
Sewers.
The following works in connection with the Public Sewers were performed during the year:—
| Compton Street, from Hunter Street to boundary of District ... | 98 feet lineal of new brick sewer,4 ft. by 2 ft. 8 in. internal dimensions. |
| Kemble Street, from Stanhope Street to Great Wild Street | 49 feet lineal of new brick sewer, 4 ft. by 2 ft. 6 in. internal dimensions. |
| Little Coram Street, from Great Coram Street to boundary of District | 334 feet lineal old sewer underpinned and repaired. |
| Nottingham Court, at juuction with Shorts Gardens | 6 feet lineal old sewer underpinned and repaired. |
| Caroline Street | New side entrance constructed. |
| Broad Street | ditto ditto |
| Vine Street (north end) | ditto ditto |
| Neal Street | ditto ditto |
| Theobalds Road | Connection made between the old sewers in Theobalds Road and Southampton Row. |