
Fifth Report of the Vestry of the Parish of Chelsea in the County of Middlesex
Appointed Under the Metropolis Local Management Act, 1855: 1860-1By Charles LaheeLength5h 57m
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In "Fifth Report of the Vestry of the Parish of Chelsea in the County of Middlesex," Charles Lahee meticulously chronicles the various administrative and social developments within the Parish of Chelsea during a transformative period in British history. Written in the early nineteenth century, Lahee's report employs a succinct yet transparent literary style, characterized by meticulous detail and an earnest tone that underscores the era's pressing social issues. This comprehensive account not only serves as a vital historical document but also reflects the broader literary context of civic engagement and reform that marked the period, illuminating the evolving relationship between the parish and its constituents. Charles Lahee was an influential figure in local governance and an astute observer of societal changes. His deep-rooted involvement in the administrative workings of Chelsea provided him with unique insights into the struggles and triumphs of the parish. Lahee's dedication to improving public welfare and his keen interest in how local governance affects community life likely inspired him to compile this report, making it a critical contribution to the discourse on parish administration. This report is indispensable for scholars and enthusiasts of local history, governance, and social reform in England. Lahee's meticulous documentation reveals the complexities of managing a parish during significant societal changes, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intricate tapestry of English history.
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Publish dateOct 21, 2023
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Table of contents
1TABLE OF CONTENTS.
65MEDICAL OFFICERS.
2GENERAL WORKS.
66MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR VACCINATION.
3PAVING.
67SUPERINTENDENT REGISTRAR.
4LIGHTINGS
68REGISTRARS OF BIRTHS AND DEATHS.
5WATERING AND SCAVENGERS.
69VESTRY CLERK.
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6IMPROVING.
70DEPUTY PARISH CLERK.
7REMOVING NUISANCES.
71CONSTABLES.—Appointed 1858.
8SANITARY MEASURES.
72BEADLES, BEING SWORN CONSTABLES.
9GENERAL RATES.
73ENGINE KEEPERS.
10SEWERAGE WORKS.
74FIRE ESCAPE CONDUCTORS.
11APPLICATIONS.
75TURNCOCKS AND THEIR ASSISTANTS.
12The late HANS TOWN COMMISSION, and the late CHELSEA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION.
76COLLECTORS OF LAND, ASSESSED, AND PROPERTY TAXES.
13VESTRY HALL.
77COLLECTORS OF POOR’S RATE AND THE RATES UNDER THE METROPOLIS LOCAL MANAGEMENT ACT.
14COUNTER’S CREEK DISTRICT.
78COLLECTORS OF THE CHURCH RATE.
15METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.
79COLLECTORS OF THE WATER RATES.
16CHELSEA CHARITIES.
80DISTRICT INSPECTOR OF GAS WORKS.
17CREMORNE GARDENS.
81DISTRICT SURVEYORS.
18“THE LOTS.”
82EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF WORKS, &c., FEB. 5th, 1861.
19VESTRYMEN.
83CHARGES UNDER THE HEAD OF “GENERAL WORKS.” March 25th, 1860, to March 25th, 1861.
20AUDITOR.
84REVENUE UNDER THE HEAD OF “GENERAL WORKS.” March 25th, 1860, to March 25th, 1861.
21PLAN OF No. 1, OR STANLEY WARD.
85APPENDIX No. 8. SURVEYOR’S RETURN OF GENERAL WORKS.
22VESTRYMEN,
86APPENDIX No. 9. CHELSEA BRIDGE ROAD.
23AUDITOR.
87APPENDIX No. 10 LIGHTING.
24PLAN OF No. 2, OR CHURCH WARD.
88APPENDIX No. 11. DUST, ASHES, &c.
25VESTRYMEN.
89APPENDIX No. 12.
26AUDITOR.
90APPENDIX No. 13. LIST OF SLAUGHTER HOUSES IN THE PARISH, Licensed October, 1860.
27PLAN OF No. 3, OR HANS TOWN WARD.
91APPENDIX No. 14.
28VESTRYMEN.
92APPENDIX No. 15. SURVEYOR’S RETURN OF SEWERAGE WORKS.
29AUDITOR.
93APPENDIX No. 16.
30PLAN OF No. 4, OR ROYAL HOSPITAL WARD.
94APPENDIX No. 17. STATEMENT RESPECTING THE LATE CHELSEA IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION.
31OFFICERS OF THE VESTRY.
95INAUGURATION DINNER, NOVEMBER 30, 1860. Treasurer’s Account.
32APPENDIX No. 3. A LIST OF THE PARISH OFFICERS Appointed at Easter, 1860.
96TERMS OF LETTING THE HALL,
33WORKS AND GENERAL PURPOSES.
97CONDITIONS OF LETTING.
34FINANCE
98REPORT OF THE LETTING COMMITTEE RESPECTING THE CHELSEA LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION.
35FIRE ENGINES, STAFF, AND ESCAPES.
99ESTIMATE LAID BEFORE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON THE 21ST FEBRUARY, 1861, BY THE VESTRY CLERK, OF THE TOTAL PROBABLE COST OF THE VESTRY HALL BUILDINGS, INCLUDING THE FITTINGS AND FURNITURE.
36CONTRACT WITH LONDON GAS COMPANY.
100Abstract of the Foregoing.
37PARISH CHARITIES.
101CHELSEA LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION
38LETTING, ETC., THE HALL.
102Memorial re additional Loan of £2000.
39INAUGURATION DINNER.
1031.—OBSERVATIONS UPON THE ACT, 18th and 19th VICT., CAP. 120, NOT INCLUDED IN THE AMENDMENT BILL.
40MR. DOVER’S CHARGES AGAINST THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS.
1042.—OBSERVATIONS UPON THE BILL PREPARED AND FORWARDED BY THE METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS, on the 29th MAY, 1858.
41METROPOLIS LOCAL MANAGEMENT ACT AMENDMENT BILL, NO. 1, TO DRAW CLAUSES AND AMENDMENTS.
1053.—PROPOSED NEW CLAUSES, & SUGGESTIONS for the SAME
42FOOD ANALYST
106APPENDIX No. 20. CHELSEA CHARITIES.
43ASYLUM WALL.
107APPENDIX No. 21. CREMORNE GARDENS.
44RE-NAMING STREETS AMP NUMBERING HOUSES.
108APPENDIX No. 22.
45CONTRACTS FOR MASON’S AND BRICKLAYER’S WORKS.
109APPENDIX No. 23. CHELSEA HOSPITAL GROUNDS.
46WEST LONDON EXTENSION RAILWAY.
110APPENDIX No. 24. THAMES EMBANKMENT.
47PROPOSED ROADS TO FULHAM AND KENSINGTON.
111APPENDIX No. 25. HORSE RIDE IN KENSINGTON GARDENS.
48CHELSEA EMBANKMENT, DRAFT PETITION TO PARLIAMENT.
112APPENDIX No. 26. LOCAL MAGISTRACY.
49VESTRY HALL FIRST STONE.
113APPENDIX No. 27. PAROCHIAL ASSESSMENTS BILL.
50CHELSEA EMBANKMENT AND PROPOSED PIMLICO AND WEST LONDON JUNCTION RAILWAY.
114CHELSEA.
51SPACE OVER RANELAGH SEWER, AND BOUNDARIES.
115APPENDIX No. 29. ENFRANCHISEMENT OF THE PARISH OF CHELSEA.
52LINE OF FRONTAGE, KING’S ROAD; AND LIMERSTON STREET DRAINAGE.
116CHELSEA
53VESTRY HALL, LIGHTING, FITTING, AND FURNISHING.
117WEST MIDDLESEX WATER WORKS.
54CREMORNE GARDENS.
118APPENDIX No. 31 THE VESTRY OF THE PARISH OF CHELSEA IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX
55VESTRY HALL, COMPLETING THE BUILDING, FITTING, AND FURNISHING.
119APPENDIX No. 32. CHARGES UNDER THE HEAD OF ESTABLISHMENT.
56MR. AYRTON’S MOTION, AND MR. TITE’s AMENDMENT BILL.
120REPORT OF THE AUDITORS, 1861.
57SMITH TERRACE, INVESTIGATION OF CLERK’S AND SURVEYOR’S REPORTS.
121APPENDIX No. 34. INTEREST ACCOUNT.
58No. 1,—or Stanley Ward.
122APPENDIX No. 35.
59No. 2,—or Church Ward.
123APPENDIX No. 36.
60No. 3,—or Hans Town Ward.
124APPENDIX No. 37.
61No. 4,—or Royal Hospital Ward.
125APPENDIX No. 38.
62GUARDIANS OF THE POOR.
126APPENDIX No. 39. BALANCE SHEET.
63OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
127APPENDIX No. 40.
64RELIEVING OFFICERS.