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A Bridge for the conveyance of goods has been placed across
Narrow street, Ratcliff, to connect the land and waterside premises
at Old Sun Wharf, belonging to Messrs. Ray & Son, according to
plans approved by the Board, and subject to removal when required
by the Board.
Six Bridges have been placed across Coleman Street, Shadwell,
to connect the premises of Messrs. Anderson, Weber & Smith, on
the opposite sides of such street, according to plans approved by the
Board, and subject to removal when required by the Board.
Two Tunnels have been constructed under Coleman Street,
Shadwell, by Messrs. Anderson, Weber & Smith, for the conveyance
of goods to and from the warehouses on either side of such street,
in accordance with the plans and sections submitted to and approved
by the Board.
The work has been carried out under the direction of the
Surveyor of the Board.
A Deed of Covenant has been executed by Messrs. Anderson,
Weber & Smith, undertaking to pay £5 Os. Od. a year for the use of
each tunnel, and remove the same when required by the Board.
The Steps at Stone Stairs, Ratcliff, have been pointed with
cement, to prevent the percolation of water into the adjoining
premises.
The Arches over the footways in Rose Lane, Ratcliff, under the
London and Blackwall Railway, have been cleansed and lime-whited.
Two Trees in the Burdett Road having died, others have been
planted in lieu thereof.
The Parapet on the west side of the Bridge in Glamis Road,
Shadwell, has with the approval of the Board been removed by
Mr. Horner, the owner of the adjoining property in Glamis Road,
and an iron railing with gates fixed by him in lieu thereof, to give
access to the houses built by him in Glamis Road.