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The East Anglian Earthquake.
Although some few houses belonging to the wealthier
classes were repaired at the cost of the owners, the above list
does not fall far short of the actual number of buildings
damaged. It may be remarked that the total amount
of money distributed by the sub-committee for the purposes
of repairs was nearly £9000. In concluding this general
statement concerning the damage, it must be pointed out
that the amount of the latter was to some considerable extent
due to the age and shaky condition of the majority of
cottages, &c, on and around the main seismic axis.
V. Descriptive Report.
Essex.
The Area of Structural Damage.
Colchester.—The damage sustained at Colchester, although