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St Giles (Camberwell) 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]
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THE BURSTEL S, BRAYARD ROAD, PECKHAM.
A piece of land containing about 2 roods, formerly part
of Peckham Fields.
On this land eight dwelling houses have been erected and a workshop at tear, and held as follows:—
| Tenant or Lessee. | Description of Property. | Yearly Rent. |
|---|---|---|
| Messrs. Cooper & Kendall | Ncs. 13, 14, 15, & 10, Rock terrace Brayard Road, and Warehouse at rear | £16 10s. on Lease for 80 years from 1877. |
| Thomas Spurrier | Ncs. 17, 18, 19, & 20, Rock terrace, Brayard Road | £21, on Lease for 80 years from 1887. |
BOWIES' FIVE ACRES ESTATE.
Originally lard purchased from Sir Edmond Bowyer
having a frontage in the Old Kent Road (near Cana
Bridge) of 225 feet; or thereabouts, and at the rear thereof
partly abutting on land adjoining the towing path of the
Grard Surrey Canal. A portion of this land (about 2 roods)
was, in the year 1807, sold to the Canal Company for a
sum which was invested in the purchase of £800 Consols.
The residue of the land was demised by lease dated the
24th March, 1807, to William Lamb for 61 years from
Lady-day then next at £62 per annum. Upon this lease
falling in at 1868 the materials of the property were sold
at auction, and the estate ultimately laid out for building
leases for 70 years from June, 1872. The present lessees
are as follow, viz.:—