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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
Lambeth 1909
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1909
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| 1903 | 1904 | 1905 | 1906—7 | 1908 | 1909 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttonhole Making | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 |
| Book Folding | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Straw Hats | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Bottle Covering | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Fur Pulling | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Artificial Flowers | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Silk Hats | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 |
| *Unclassified | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 27 |
| Totals | 107 | 134 | 145 | 359 | 202 | 250† |
The New Wards in which the houses (wherein these 1197 out—workers were found to be working during 1903—9) are situated, are as follows:—
| 1903 | 1904 | 1905 | 1906—7 | 1908 | 1909 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh | 12 | 14 | 8 | 75 | 15 | 22 |
| Bishop's | 10 | 16 | 29 | 33 | 20 | 26 |
| Prince's | 38 | 13 | 18 | 73 | 32 | 57 |
| Vauxhall | 12 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 22 |
| Stockwell | 18 | 9 | 19 | 34 | 29 | 26 |
| Brixton | 17 | 37 | 42 | 71 | 46 | 50 |
| Herne Hill | — | 26 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 31 |
| Tulse Hill | — | 10 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 |
| Norwood | — | 5 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 5 |
| Totals | 107 | 134 | 145 | 359 | 202 | 250† |
*Stringing Bags, 24, Helmets, 1, Fancy Paper, 2.
†In addition to the 250 out—workers premises added during 1909 to the
Register and inspected, 233 out—workers inspections and 97 re—inspections
have been made, and visits paid to 904 premises in connection with which
the out—workers were found to have removed or to be out, or no longer
taking in work, &c. 216 lists were received from Sanitary Authorities
relating to 924 out—workers' premises.