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Shoreditch 1881

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Shoreditch, Parish of St. Leonard]

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89
PLOUGH YARD. —The vacant ground abutting on the Railway
Arches in this yard not being- properly hoarded in, it had for some
time been used by coster mongers and others as a place for depositing
their trade refuse, the smell from which became very
offensive. Notice was therefore served on the "North London
Railway Company "requiring the removal of all the refuse, and
the provision of a proper hoarding to prevent a recurrence of the
nuisance. This, after some little difficulty, was done by the
Company, and in a satisfactory manner.
Police Court Summonses were taken out against the owner of Nos. 1
to 17 Watson's Place, with reference to dilapidated roofs, and
the generally foul and dilapidated condition of walls, ceilings, and
internal fittings. The magistrate made the orders applied for on
behalf of the Vestry, in each case.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
H. ALEXANDER,
Sanitary Inspector.