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Shoreditch 1866
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]
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ways from Holloway to Finsbury Place, passing over certain parts of
this Parish.
The Vestry petitioned against this Bill.
North London Railway (widening, &c.) Bill.
The Vestry have succeeded in obtaining the insertion of the
following clauses for protecting the interests of the Parish.
For the payment of the Parish Rates for Empty Houses required
by the Company during the construction of the Railway.
For Lighting under Bridges under certain regulations, and a
General Saving Clause for the Vestry.
The Company have also entered into an agreement with the
Vestry to leave a clear space of 28 feet on the East side of
the New Town Hall at the North end, and of 20 feet at the
South end.
Traffic Regulation Bill.
The Vestry petitioned against this Bill, as being quite unnecessary
and uncalled for in a parish like Shoreditch.
Spiritual Destitution Bill.
Thames Embankment and Metropolis Improvement (Loans) Bill.
Metropolis Improvements Bill.
Artizans and Labourers Dwellings.
Contracts entered into by the Vestry for General Works, and Supply of Materials,
| DATE OF CONTRACT | NAME OF CONTRACTOR. | WORKS TO BE PERFORMED, OR MATERIALS SUPPLIED. |
|---|---|---|
| 5th March, 1866 | Independent Gas Company, Haggerstone | To Light the whole of the Public Lamps in that part of the parish that is situate on the North side of Worship Street, the supply of Burners, Service Pipes, and Fittings, complete, also the Painting, Repairing, and all removals required, at £3 17s. 6d. per lamp per annum. |
| ,, ,, ,, | Chartered Gas Company | To Light the whole of the Public Lamps in that part of the parish that is situate on the South side of Worship Street. Four feet per hour Newcastle Coal Gas, each lamp per annum £3 9s., with 15s. each for Lighting, Cleansing, Painting, Repairs, &c. |
| ,, ,, | Mr. Henry Dodd, of City Wharf, New North Road | Dusting the entire parish, and cleansing the paved streets in the parish for £3000.* |
| ,, ,, | Messrs. Booth & Griffiths, of Kingsland Road Bridge | Mason's Work. |
| ,, ,, | Messrs. Booth & Griffiths, of Kingsland Road Bridge | Pavior's Work. |
| ,, | Mr. Henry Crane, of 45a, Baring Street, Hoxton | Ballast 3/9, Sand 3/6, and Shingle 3/- per cubic load. |
| Mr. Henry Dodd, of City Wharf, New North Road | Flints 8/- and Broken Kentish Rag Stone 8/6 per cubic load. | |
| ,, | Messrs. Booth & Griffiths, of Kingsland Road Bridge | Broken Granite 14/3 per cubic yard. |
| ,, | Mr. A. T. Roberts, of 5, Hackney Road | Printing. ° |
| ,, | Messrs. Stacy Brothers, of 170, Shoreditch | Stationery. |
| ,, | Mr. George Smith, of 12, Victoria Place, Brunswick Street | Painter's and Writer's Work. |
| ,, | Mr. George Smith, of 12, Victoria Place, Brunswick Street | Plumber's Work. |
| ,, | Mr. James Barnes, of 85, Hoxton Street | Smith's Work. |
| ,, | Mr. William Tilley, of 161, Kingsland Road | Lamp Lanthorn's, &c. |
| ,, ,, | Messrs. Jukes Coulson & Co., of 11 & 12, Clement's Lane | Lamp Posts, Columns, Street Broom Heads, &c. |
| ,, ,, | Mr. Henry Crane, of 45a, Baring Street, Hoxton | General Cartage. |
| ,, ,, | Messrs. Capon & Co., of 3, Canal Road | Lime |