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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Battersea 1905
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1905
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The making of cart gear, including swivels, rings, loops,
gear buckles, mullin bits, hooks, and attachments of
all kinds;
The making of locks, latches and keys.
The making of covers for, and the covering, finishing,
altering or repairing of, umbrellas, sunshades, parasols,
and articles of a similar character, and any work
incidental thereto;
The making of paper bags and of paper boxes;
Brush making, and
The making of stuffed toys.
The last four trades were added by an Order of the Home
Secretary, dated 15th August, 1905.
The names and addresses of 469 out-workers were received during the year. Lists were sent in by employers and by the Medical Officers of Health of the following Metropolitan Boroughs:—
| Borough. | No. of Lists. | Borough. | No. of Lists. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberwell | 1 | Paddington | 1 |
| Chelsea | 2 | St. Marylebone | 1 |
| City of London | 9 | Southwark | 2 |
| Finsbury | 10 | Wandsworth | 10 |
| Hackney | 1 | Westminster | 6 |
| Kensington | 6 |
Sixty-four out-workers whose names were sent in by
employers were found to live outside Battersea, and their names
and addresses were sent to the Medical Officers of Health of
the respective districts.