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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
West Ham 1899
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1899
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| Trade. | No. |
|---|---|
| Brought forward | 514 |
| Match Makers | 1 |
| Life Belt ,, | 1 |
| Umbrella ,, | 1 |
| Mackintosh Makers | 1 |
| Bonbon „ | 1 |
| Glove ,, | 1 |
| Handkerchief „ | 1 |
| Silk Weavers | 1 |
| Confectioners | 2 |
| Total | 524 |
With few exceptions the Shirt Makers reside in the South, and
the Blouse Makers in the North of the Borough, while the Suit Makers
are about evenly distributed between both divisions.
I am pleased to be able to record a great improvement in the
condition of the Domestic Workshops. It has been most encouraging
to see with what readiness many of the suggestions made have been
carried out; and it is only when the short time that many of the
workers are able to devote to household matters is taken into account
that this improvement can be fully appreciated.
Table showing trades carried on in the Domestic Workshops:—
| Trade. | No. |
|---|---|
| Shirt Makers | 390 |
| Blouse „ | 227 |
| Suit „ | 152 |
| Match Box Makers | 12 |
| Paper Bag ,, | 4 |
| Slipper „ | 5 |
| Mattress „ | 3 |
| Total | 793 |