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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

Paddington 1865

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]

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Table: Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed under the Orders of the Highway Committee , for the Year ending 25th March, 1866.

Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed under the Orders of the Highway Committee , for the Year ending 25th March, 1866.

New Streets taken to.Streets paved under the Metropolis Local Management Acts.Gravel Footways paved.Gravel Footways protected by a Granite Kerb.Granite Crossings laid down.Old Footways repaved.
MILES.FUR.YDS.MILE.FUR.YDS.MILES.FUR.YDS.MILES.FUR.YDS.MILES.FUR.YDS.MILES.FUR.YDS.
1—209—764-29-2153——153——202

Table: Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Sewers Departmentfor the Year ending March, 1866.

Tabular Statement of the principal Works executed in the Sewers Department

for the Year ending March, 1866.

New Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the Vestry.Pipe Sewer constructed at the expense of the Vestry.New Brick Sewers constructed at the expense of the Owners.Flushing Shafts constructed.Air ShaftsNumber of New Gulleys constructed.Number of Gulleys cleansed.Number of Sandpits cleansed.
FEET. INS.FEET. INS.FEET. INS. 3185 —212147472790
Cleansing Sewers.Number of Drains constructed to New Houses, Stables, &c.Total length of Drain Pipe laid to NewHouses and Stables.No. of House Drains re-constructed under Footpath & Roadway.Number of Complaints received and attended to.Traps fixed to House Drains.
cube yds. of soil removed. 1353166MILE. FEET.. 1 247073216139