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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

Hampstead 1916

Report for the year 1916 of the Medical Officer of Health

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Table: At the end of 1916 there were 379 workshops on the Register, of which 31 were domestic workshops. Excluding these, there were 543 males and 563 females employed therein. During the year 514 inspections were made and 26 notices served.

At the end of 1916 there were 379 workshops on the Register, of which 31 were domestic workshops. Excluding these, there were 543 males and 563 females employed therein. During the year 514 inspections were made and 26 notices served.

TRADE OR BUSINESS.No. of Workshops.Workshops other than Domestic Workshops.Domestic Workshops.Total No. of Workshops.
Bakers2729773-27
Blindmakers3565-3
Bootmakers364065--36
Builders and Carpenters172022--17
Cabinet Makers and Polishers2622-13
Carriage Builders51315--5
Corset Makers33-6-3
Cycle Makers and Repairers48102-4
Dressmakers & Ladies Tailors.707842301080
Florists3495-3
Harness Makers4712--4
Ironmongers141425--14
Laundresses411228-4
Milliners2020-45222
Monumental Masons2215--2
Motor Makers4514--4
Outfitters8304136-8
Pianoforte Makers2427--2
Picture Frame Makers101221--10
Sign Writers2583-2
Smiths101020--10
Tailors243148291337
Upholsterers19243411120
Watchmakers and Jewellers12121--12
Wigmakers1316822-13
Miscellaneous30405838434
Totals34844954356331379

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Inspections : (excluding bakehouses) 378
Cleanliness :
Workrooms requiring cleansing 2
Warming and ventilation :
Workshops inadequately ventilated 2
Warming unsatisfactory 3
Overcrowding :
Workrooms overcrowded 1
Abstract and Factory Act not exhibited :
Workshop 21