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constructed, the property lying at the back would
be opened up, and a great part of his buildings,
which have been lying empty since they were built,
would stand a chance of being let, producing a
return to him for a large outlay, and rates to the
Parish for property which has for many years pro.
duced nothing, and that a very small width of the
old Workhouse site, which is Parish property, would
be necessary to effect the improvement.
The matter was very carefully considered, but
the Yestry came to the conclusion that, having
regard to the very steep gradients (1 in 8 and 1 in
20),it was not practicable to form a useful carriageway
at the spot.
Anticipated Nuisance from Fair in rear of
Pentonville Road.—In September, 1889, the
Yestry received letters from several inhabitants
of Pentonville Road, between Winchester Street
and North Street, complaining that a piece of
vacant ground in the rear of their premises has
been let for the purpose of erecting swings and
roundabouts, and asking the Yestry's assistance in
putting a stop thereto.
The Yestry referred the matter to their Solicitors
to take such steps to prevent the nuisance as the
law allows.
The Solicitors reported that it was doubtful
whether the Fair was a public nuisance, and it would
be difficult to suppress without the assistance and
evidence of the occupiers of the adjacent premises,
any of whom could take proceedings to stop the
Fair as a private nuisance; and that it was a
question for a Jury whether a fair of that nature
amounted to a public nuisance, which could only be
decided after a long trial at Quarter Sessions, and
at considerable expense. They further reported