Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St James's, Westminster]
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FIRE BRIGADE.
There is only one Fire Brigade Station in the Parish,
viz. : in Great Marlborough Street, and one Street Fire
Brigade Station in the Haymarket by Jenny 11 Street, but
other stations in adjoining Parishes are available in case of
an outbreak of fire.
Fire alarms in electrical communication with Fire
Brigade Stations have been fixed and are maintained by
the London County Council in the undermentioned
thoroughfares:—
Golden Square, south-east corner.
Oxford Street, by the Pantheon.
Piccadilly, by St. James's Church.
Pall Mall, by Marlborough House.
Regent Street, by Conduit Street.
St. James's Square, by King Street.
Fire escapes with attendants are stationed at the Fire
Engine Station in Great Marlborough Street and the Street
Fire Station in the Haymarket, day and night, and corner
of Rathbone Place nightly. Arrangements are also made
for an escape to attend all fires during the daytime.
MUSIC AND DANCING LICENSES.
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the London
County Council, notices were given to the Vestry in the
month of August, by intending applicants for Music and
Dancing Licenses, as follows:—
Bratt, Edwin, The Swallow, 6, Swallow Street, for Music
only.
URINALS.
The following is a list of public uiinals (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 & Horses Yaed | 3 | Ramilies Street | 4 |
Cork Street Mews | 3 | Vine Street | 7 |
Ham Yard | 3 | Wells Street | 5 |