Inspections of residential properties for the purposes of slum clearance/demolition

Reference Number: BC/14/3/1
Level of Description: Series
Title: Inspections of residential properties for the purposes of slum clearance/demolition
Date: 1930s-1970s
Extent: Extent: 4 boxes; c.1500 properties
Description: Arranged alphabetically by address.

The record sheets contain very detailed information on the properties, including:
Date of inspection(s); name of inspector; address of property; description and type of property; name and address of owner; name of occupants and rent; ground floor level and ventilation; passage; staircase; WC position and condition; water supply; food storage and cooking; domestic washing facilities; conditions of walls; yard area and paving; roof; gutters; down pipes; dampness; departure from byelaws; summary of chief defects; details of rooms including how used, measurements, height, windows, and defects.

Date of demolition or decision is indicated.

Includes some properties within Batheaston, Monkton Combe, and Weston parishes prior to 1951 boundary change.

A list of inspected properties is available, please enquire for more information.