# Streets, London and Westminster Act 1662, Section XX: ; Scavengers, &c. to bring Carts, &c. and to give Notice thereof by a Bell, &c.


and to carry away Filth, &c.; Penalty 40s.
And be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid That the Rakers Scavengers or other Officers thereunto appointed every day in the weeke (except Sundayes and other Holydayes) shall bring or cause to be brought Carts Dung pots or other fitting carriages into all streets and places within theire respective Wards Parishes Charges and Divisions where such Carts or Carriages can pass and att or before theire approach by a Bell Horne Clapper or otherwise shall make distinct and loud noise and give notice to the Inhabitants of theire coming and make the like noise and give the like notice in every Court Alley or place into which the said Carts cannot passe and abide and stay there a convenient time in such sort that all persons concerned may bring forth theire respective Ashes Dust Dirt Filth and Soil to the respective Carts or Carriages so staying as aforesaid all which the said Rakers Scavingers or other Officers aforesaid shall dayly carry or cause to be carried away upon pain to forfeit forty shillings for every offence or neglect respectively.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/Cha2/14/2/section/XX (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/streets-london-and-westminster-act-1662/section-XX
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