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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 1890
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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Report, 1890-91. 65
at their cost by the Vestry's workmen, the same amounting to £1,372 19s. 3d.; this amount has been repaid to the Vestry.
| No. of Openings. | £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | For Sewers and Drains | 94 | 0 | 3 |
| 640 | West Middlesex Water Company | 197 | 18 | 2 |
| 984 | Grand Junction Water Company | 351 | 17 | 6 |
| 965 | Gas Light and Coke Company | 487 | 8 | 7 |
| 75 | The Lighting Department | 10 | 15 | 1 |
| 9 | Metropolitan Electric Supply Co. | 65 | 3 | 1 |
| 20 | Postal Telegraph Authorities | 54 | 1 | 1 |
| 1 | East London Water Co. | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 77 | Various Parties | 111 | 11 | 1 |
| 2,986 | £1,372 | 19 | 3 |
Thus making the total length of roadways under
the Vestry's maintenance 50 miles, 6 furlongs, and
156 yards.
The estimated value of Road Materials in hand
on 26 Wharf, Bridge Wharf, and No. 10,
Amberley Wharf £1,513 5 0
Estimated value of two Steam Rollers 500 0 0
Do. Plant and Workmen's Tools 448 8 3
Property belonging to the Vestry, but not Valued.
Westbourne Terrace Road Bridge.
Harrow Road Lock Bridge.
Carlton Terrace Road Bridge.
Ranelagh Road Foot-Bridge.
Iron Guard-Posts in Streets.
Garden Seats.
Urinals in Public Streets.
Underground Convenience, Paddington Green.
Furniture in Offices on Wharves.
Lease of No. 26 Wharf, Harrow Road.
„ Bridge Wharf, Harrow Road.
„ No. 10 Amberley Wharf.
| Length. | Cost. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. | in. | £ | s. | d. | |
| Westmoreland Road | 851 | 0 | 42 | 4 | 3 |
| Bravington Road | 910 | 0 | 31 | 9 | 4 |
| Carlton Terrace, between Carlton Bridge and Fermoy Road | 218 | 0 | 49 | 8 | 6 |
| Carlton Bridge | 732 | 0 | 157 | 18 | 6 |
| Shrewsbury Road | 280 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Barnsdale Road | 790 | 0 | 37 | 9 | 6 |
| Great Western Road, by Kensal Road | 110 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| Harrow Road, S. side, from North Wharf Road to Hermitage Street | 288 | 9 | 92 | 15 | 0 |
| Queen's Road | 3,933 | 3 | 648 | 4 | 9 |
| Bristol Mews, in entrance | 125 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 7 |
| Sutherland Avenue | 398 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Carlton Road | 2,125 | 0 | 282 | 13 | 0 |
| Edgware Road, from Praed Street to "Red Lion" | 264 | 0 | 42 | 10 | 10 |
| Clifton Place, N. side | 239 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 0 |
| Harrow Road, from Chichester Place to Westbourne Terrace N. | 1,112 | 0 | 151 | 3 | 0 |
| Leinster Gardens | 1,748 | 0 | 245 | 6 | 10 |
| Cleveland Square, S. and W. sides | 1,212 | 0 | 285 | 8 | 4 |
| Cleveland Gardens, N. side | 380 | 0 | 90 | 14 | 0 |
| Connaught Place | 332 | 0 | 98 | 6 | 0 |
| 16,049 | 5 | 2,351 | 12 | 0 | |