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Islington 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| Gun makers | 2 | Undertakers | 2 |
| Glove maker | 1 | Umbrella maker | 1 |
| Gilder (card edge) | 1 | Umbrella and stick handle maker | 1 |
| Glass engravers | 2 | Upholsterers | 9 |
| Gas-mantle maker | 1 | Wire mattress maker | 1 |
| Glass worker | 1 | Wheelwrights | 38 |
| Harness makers | 8 | Wood choppers | 6 |
| Hat shape makers | 3 | Watch makers | 8 |
| Hair work | 2 | Wire workers | 2 |
| Incubators | 1 | Wood letter maker | 1 |
| Japanner | 1 | Wreath case maker | 1 |
| Leather goods | 7 | Wax figure maker | 1 |
| Ladder makers | 2 | Total | 935 |
| Limelight works | 1 | ||
| Lamp makers | 3 | ||
| Laundries | 2 |
Sanitary Improvements.—During the year I have served 179 notices for the abatement
of nuisances, 184 workshops have been cleansed and lime whited, 23 w.c.'s have been provided
(14 for males and 9 for females) at various workshops, whilst 440 other improvements were
carried out under my supervision. Also 48 workroom cards were distributed showing the
cubic capacity and the. number of employees allowed in each workroom. There were in
addition 40 water supplies provided.
Bakehouses.—At the close of the year there were 253 bakehouses on the register. 1
have made 474 inspections of these premises in addition to a number of other visits.
I have also reported through you to H.M. Inspector of Factories, as required by
Section 27 of the Public Health Act, 1891, the addresses of 27 workshops where young persons
under the age of 18 years were employed, and where the Abstract of the Factory Act was
not affixed
Register.—During the year, 80 workshops have been added to the Register, whilst
96 have been removed, so that at the close of the year there were 935 workshops containing
1,358 workrooms and 68 outworkers' premises on the Register.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE WEST,
Sanitary Inspector of Workshops, etc.
Mrs. YOUNG'S REPORT.
Town Hall,
Upper Street, N.
2nd February, 1911.
To the Medical Officer of Health.
Sir,—
Herewith I have pleasure in submitting to you a report of the work done by me during
the year ending December 31st, 1911.