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Clerkenwell 1894

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]

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for reinstating paving after building operations and
diverting sewer in Albion Place, was £l98 0s. 0d.
725 yards super. Granite cubes, 2135 feet run
Kerb were redressed, and 377 yards York edging
cut by men employed by the Vestry at a cost of
£161 0s. l0d.
SNOW.
The first fall of snow occurred on January 13th,
and continued intermittently until February Cth.
When practicable the streets were washed by means
of the water vans.
The total cost for the removal of snow and sanding
the streets during the frosty weather was
£511 8s. 5d.
Although the snow falls were not very heavy, yet
owing to the exceptionally severe frost following
same, great difficulty was experienced in getting
rid of the snow.
LIGHTING.
The following additions and alterations to the
public lamps in the Parish have been made during
the year:—
Medcalf Place—1 additional bracket lamp fixed.
liowling Green Lane—1 additional bracket lamp
fixed, and 1 column refixed in new position