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and Mr. Cope the Lease, of a piece of ground near the
Greencoat School, whereupon to erect an Engine-house."
On this ground an Engine-house was subsequently erected,
and conveyed to Trustees by deed dated 28th Nov., 18 16,
and was used as such until the fire-engines were recently
placed under the control of the Metropolitan Board of
Works.
Upon the application of Mr. Mayo, the Vestry, on
the 18th December, 1867, granted the use of this building
for the purposes of a soup kitchen for the three months
next ensuing.
PECKHAM CAGE AND ENGINE HOUSE.
By an order of Vestry dated the 22nd Sept., 1819, a Cage
and Engine-house were erected on land situate near the
entrance to Hill Street, Peckham. The buildings were
removed some years since, and upon the site a drinking
fountain was erected by consent of the Trustees in the year
1863, and a Urinal has also been placed there recently
with the approval of the Trustees.
ENGINE HOUSE, PECKHAM.
The ground on which this building is erected, situate at
Blue Anr hor Yard, Peckham, was purchased of the late
Mr Charles Willson, and conveyed to the Trustees by deed
dated 23rd August, 1849.
These premises are at present unoccupied.