Objection to Rotation Scheme in Societies
The speaker notes a key flaw in the rotation plan: it promotes more societies. He argues that blocked access to allotments pushes groups to form new societies, raising costs and accident risk. Emphasizing practical input, he calls for debate and wider views.
Freehold Land Movement Promotes Sound Building Practice
A reform proposal urges replacing land leases with freehold land to improve housing quality. It argues current lease systems spur poor materials and short-lived, costly buildings, and promotes iron and slate construction as economical, durable alternatives showcased by Mr Joseph George in models and exhibitions.
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Charing-cross
Joseph George
Wales
London
Court of Common Council
Cumberland Lodge
Windsor Great Park
Bristol Channel
Vose Pickett
Royal Society
Earl of Rosse
Westminster and Foreign Quarterly Review
New System of Architecture by Wm Vose Pickett
Describes iron framed architecture with dovetail joints and slate roof enclosures. Notes works include New Forms in Architecture for Iron and pamphlet by Ollivier Pall Mall 1849.
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Wm. Vose Pickett
Longmans
Ollivier
Pall Mall
Birkbeck Building Society Features Highlighted
A correspondent outlines the Birkbeck Permanent Benefit Building Society deposits from 1s onward and weekly withdrawals. It promises quick access to funds, 5 percent interest on deposits, flexible payments, and protections for members in hardship, arguing it improves on older societies and invites reader input on management.
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Birkbeck Building Society
F. R
Birkbeck Society
Huge Indian temple described by Dr Duff in London
Dr Duff described in London at the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society anniversary how in Seringham a vast Brahmin temple covers a square mile per side, forming seven nested squares with walls 25 feet high and towers on each wall. The central hall for pilgrims is supported by a thousand pillars carved from single stones.
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Tue Guass Palace
Bratten
Duff
Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society
London
India
Seringham