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 Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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The amount received from the various Companies
for the repair of trenches during the year was
£667 14s. 1d.
The amount charged to various Contractors for
reinstating paving after building operations, &c.,
was £220 3s. 1d.
3,897 yards super. Granite cubes, 1,987 feet run
edge Kerb, 154 feet run circular Kerb were redressed,
920 feet run Kerb jointed, and 231 yards
super. York edging, cut by men employed by the
Vestry at a cost of £419 2s. 1d,
SNOW.
The only fall of snow during the year occurred
on the 25th March. This was, however, very
slight, and a thaw' immediately set in. Only 25
extra men were employed at a cost of £4 7s. 6d.
LIGHTING.
The following additions and alterations to the
public lamps in the Parish have been made during
the year:—
Percy Circus, 1 additional standard lamp fixed.
Berkley Court, Lamp removed from centre of
Court to southern end, and larger burner
and reflector fixed.
Pentonville Road, 1 additional standard lamp
fixed, 1 altered to new position.