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The walls of the ground floor are very thick. The floor is
cemented but is below the ground level. The back bedroom
is not fit for a sleeping room.
Nos. 57, 58, 59, 60, 61. Similar to 49 but the floors are
on the ground level.
These houses are all very old, Nos. 55 and 56 probably
dating back some centuries. They have been a constant
source of trouble to the Sanitary Authority. About 19 years
ago the then owner was prosecuted and fined £"40. The
houses were then put into sufficient repair to make them
possible as dwelling houses. Each house was provided with
a separate W.C. with water supply. Sinks were put in each
house with water laid on. Since then complaints have been
numerous.
On my report, the Sanitary Committee visited the houses
and decided to apply for a closing order. The owner asked
for a list requirements which was furnished to him. This
included raising the roofs of the very low bedrooms referred
to; porches over doors to protect the rooms from the weather
—all internal walls and ceilings to be properly made good
and replastered—window frames, gutterings, R.W. pipes and
roofs to be renewed or repaired—two taps to be fitted on the
main for drinking purposes. The storage cistern to be
cleaned out and properly covered. The drainage to be
opened up and put into good order with manholes, &c. Yards
and pathways to be paved. The owner declined to carry
out these requirements, and a closing order was served on
him on January 27, 1914. He has since appealed to the
L.G.B.
Cambridge Road.—22, 23, 24, 25, 26. General repairs
required. Work is being carried out.
Canbury Park Road.—1, 3, 5, 7. These are a row of four
storied houses usually let in tenements. They are being
thoroughly repaired inside and out (15th-23rd December).