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St Martin-in-the-Fields 1892
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Martin-in-the-Fields]
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UNDERGROUND LAVATORIES.
Charing Cross.
These Lavatories were opened to the public on April 12th, 1892,
and are regularly open throughout the year, as follows:—
On week-days from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight.
On Sundays from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Two Commissionaires and a boy have been appointed as
attendants for the male, and two women for the female department.
DRURY LANE GARDENS.
The following is a list of the public urinals in the parish, to all of which water is supplied by meter:-
| Brewer's Lane | 2 Compartments | Slate. |
| Charing Cross Road | 6 „ | „ |
| Charles Street | 4 „ | „ |
| Durham Street | 6 „ | „ |
| Leicester Square | 6 „ | „ |
| Orange Street | 4 „ | Iron. |
| Rose Street | 4 „ | „ |
| Taylor's Buildings | 3 „ | Slate. |
| Vinegar Yard | 8 „ | Iron. |
| York Place | 4 „ (recently erected) | Slate. |
TOWN HALL.
Wrought iron gates have been fixed to the three entrances of
the Town Hall at a cost of £124 0s. 0d.
Portable wrought iron frames for canvas “awnings” have also
been provided to the two principal entrances, each supported on two
cast iron columns, surmounted by ornamental globes, having
incandescent electric lamps therein. The cost of this, exclusive of
electric lamps, has been £172 0s. 6d.
CHURCHYARD MORTUARY.
Plans have been prepared and submitted to the London County
Council for enlarging the present Mortuary in the Churchyard by
providing three separate rooms, to be used as Mortuary, Post Mortem
Room, and Ante-room, lined with glazed bricks, properly lighted
and paved, and fitted with modern appliances.
CHURCHYARD RECREATION GROUND.
The cost of maintaining this ground has been £39 5s. 0d.
The total cost of this maintenance is as follows:—
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour (flushing and cleansing) | 65 | 14 | 0 |
| Supply of water, and rent of meters | 123 | 11 | 0 |
| Repairs, alterations, &c. | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| Removal—Whitehall to Leicester Square | 65 | 4 | 6 |
| £291 | 13 | 6 |