An Account of Several Works Relating to the Drainage, Paving and Lighting of St. Mary Abbot's Parish, Kensington, 1856, by James Broadbridge, is an important document that reflects the engineering and infrastructure work carried out in the Kensington area in the mid-19th century . The book provides detailed reports on drainage works, laying of bridge slabs and lighting arrangements in this ward. James Broadbridge provides important information on the adherence and implementation of engineering standards of the time, making this book a valuable resource for the study of technical development in 19th century Great Britain.