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new kerb had been laid, and that 39,510 feet of old paving had
been redressed and relaid.
1873—
During the year 1873, the Vestry, after most careful consideration,
passed resolutions to pave the carriage-ways of the
Mile End and Commercial Roads, and to re-pave part of the footways
in the Mile End Road.
Paving
roads.
In order that the whole cost which was estimated at
£25,000 might be spread over a series of years, the Vestry
determined to borrow the amount required, and under the
powers given to the Metropolitan Board of Works, that Board
agreed to lend the sum at £3 17s. 6d. per cent., the repayment
to be spread over a period of 20 years.
Messrs. Mowlem & Co. were the contractors for the Commercial
Road.
The old stone was re-dressed and laid in various streets.
The Vestry, during this year, with a view to testing the
merits of tar paving and asphalte, had the footpath between
Stepney Green and Jubilee Street paved partly with one and
partly with the other.
Paving
works.
The paving of Mile End Road was next proceeded with,
the contractor being Mr. J. J. Griffiths.
1874—
The old stone after being re-dressed, was used for channelling
and crossings, and also for paving streets on which the traffic
had of late years greatly increased.
A great part of the footways in the Mile End Road was
also re-paved.
The amount £25,000 was received by four instalments)
and the interest only ran from the date when the instalment
was received, so that a considerable saving was made.
1879—
In 1879, the Vestry determined to widen and re-pave the
footway on the North side of the Mile End Road, between Eagle
Place and western boundary, and the works were completed
in 1880.
1880—
The Vestry also directed a return to be made of the roadways
in the Hamlet which require paving and channelling, and in
which crossings ought to be put down.
The Highways Committee made several reports on the
subject. In the last one submitted, the Committee divided each