From the minutes of the
Allotments Committee
July 8, 1948
The Canons
I have made a survey of The Canons with respect to its present condition, and have to report that the house is, generally, in a dilapidated state owing to:-
(a) the property not being fully occupied;
(b) the defective state of the roof;
(c) windows and doors not being fully weatherproof.
Essential external repairs would cost approximately £300, and internal repairs and decorations about £700. In my opinion the total amount recoverable from the War Damage Commission in respect of war damage repair would be between £100 and £150.
The following is a summary of the accommodation, references being to the plans which I lay before you.
| Basement |
|
| Room No. |
Remarks |
| 1 |
Caretaker’s living room |
| 2 |
Unused. Suitable only for storage. |
| 3 |
Unused. Suitable only for storage. |
| 4 |
Coal storage |
| 5 |
Coal storage |
| 6 |
Larder. Suitable for storage. |
| 7 |
Caretaker’s scullery |
| 8 |
Ladies’ lavatory |
| 9 |
Suitable only for storage. |
| 10 |
Suitable only for storage. |
| Ground Floor |
|
| Room No. |
Remarks |
| 11 |
Entrance hall |
| 12 |
Used by Scouts |
| 13 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 14 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 15 |
Used for dressing accommodation, etc. |
| 16 |
Used by Scouts |
| 16A |
Used by Scouts |
| 17 |
Storage |
| 17A |
Caretaker’s W.C. |
| First Floor |
|
| Room No. |
Remarks |
| 18 |
Caretaker’s bedroom |
| 19 |
Caretaker’s bedroom |
| 20 |
Caretaker’s living room |
| 21 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 22 |
Used by Athletic Clubs |
| 23 |
Used by Athletic Clubs |
| 24 |
Used by Athletic Clubs |
| Attic Floor |
|
| Room No. |
Remarks |
| 25 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 26 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 27 |
Suitable for storage. |
| 28 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 29 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 30 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
| 31 |
Suitable for use when repaired |
Yours obediently,
Riley Schofield,
Borough Engineer and Surveyor.
Resolved – That the Borough Engineer be instructed to carry out the repairs suggested.
Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 14 1947-48, pages 723-4
Minutes of meetings held by the Mitcham Borough Council are available on request from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre at Morden Library.
