Robert Brown Evidence
Sunderland Mayor, Robert Brown, gives evidence towards the 1847 Sunderland Improvement Bill. Questions relating to the use of water closets.
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Robert Brown Evidence
1847
Parliamentary Archives HL/PO/PB/5/13/10
Transcript
A: Not in the part that I reside in. In the best parts of the town there are Water Closets
Q: Does the Water Closet instead of passing into the Sewer go into a cesspool
A: Yes in many of the parts
Q: Which is afterwards carried away by a cart coming round.
A: Yes
Q: That is even the case with regard to the good residence in Sunderland
A: With reference to many of the residences that is so
Q: What are you by profession yourself
A: A Solicitor
Q: With regard to the second class of houses is such a convenience as a Water Closet almost unknown in Sunderland
A: Quite so
Q: And I believe even the more simple...