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St James's 1890
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]
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Oxford Circus, corner of Swallow passage.
Piccadilly Circus, East side.
Piccadilly Circus, West side.
Regent Street, by Beak Street.
Regent Street, by the County Fire Office, 7 p.m. till.
3 a.m.
Regent Street, by Vigo Street.
St. James's Street (south end).
Wardour Street, by Little Pulteney Street.
Wardour Street, corner of Shaftesbury Avenue.
FIRE BRIGADE.
There is only one Fire Brigade Station in the Parish, viz.,
in Great Marlborough Street, but other stations in adjoining
Parishes are available in case of an outbreak of fire.
Fire alarms in electric communication with Fire
Brigade Stations have been fixed and are maintained by
the London County Council in the undermentioned
thoroughfares:—
Golden Square.
Piccadilly, by St. James's Church.
Pall Mall, by Marlborough House.
St. James's Square.
Fire escapes with attendants are nightly stationed in
Golden Square and next the Parish Church, Piccadilly, and
at the Fire Engine Station in Great Marlborough Street.
MUSIC AND DANCING LICENCES.
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the London
County Council, notices were given to the Vestry in the
The following is a list of public urinals (in addition to the Piccadilly conveniences above referred to) erected and maintained by the Vestry:—
| Situation. | No. of Compartments. | Situation. | No. of Compartments. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridle Lane | 3 | King's Arms Yard | 3 |
| Broad Street | 9 | Mason's Yard | 3 |
| Coach and Horses Yard | 4 | Ramilies Street | 4 |
| Cork Street Mews | 3 | Vine Street | 7 |
| Ham Yard | 3 | Wells Street | 5 |
The cost of maintaining the Urinals during the year is as follows:—
| Wages for cleansing | 62 | 8 | 0 |
| £112 | 2 | 3 |