London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
St Pancras 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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Occupations of MALES and FEMALES agkd 14 years and over, showing also the total "Operatives" and the total "Out of Work" as ascertained at the 1931 Census. Note.—(* Persons "out of work" are included in the occupied (Orders i- xxxi).
"Retired" are segregated in Order xxxii.
| Total Population | Under 14 years. | Age 14 and over. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 94,383 | 18,589 | 75,794 |
| Females | 103,750 | 18,257 | 85,493 |
| Occupation. | Males. | Females. | Total. |
| i. Fishermen | 3 | - | 3 |
| ii. Agricultural occupations | 388 | 6 | 394 |
| iii. Mining and Quarrying occupations | 64 | - | 64 |
| iv. Workers in the treatment of non-metalliferous mine and quarry products | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| v. Makers of bricks, pottery and glass | 212 | 154 | 366 |
| vi. Workers in chemical processes ; makers of paints, oils, etc. | 108 | 45 | 153 |
| vii. Metal workers (not electroplate or precious metals) | 4,309 | 184 | 4,493 |
| viii. Workers in precious metals and electroplate | 256 | 83 | 339 |
| ix. Electrical apparatus makers, fitters and electricians | 1,221 | 228 | 1,449 |
| x. Makers of watches, clocks and scientific instruments | 210 | 19 | 229 |
| xi. Workers in skins ; leather goods makers | 272 | 207 | 479 |
| xii. Textile workers | 114 | 112 | 226 |
| xiii. Makers of textile goods and articles of dress | 2,020 | 5,607 | 7,627 |
| xiv. Makers of foods, drinks and tobacco | 935 | 366 | 1,301 |
| xv. Workers in wood and furniture | 2,972 | 583 | 3,555 |
| xvi. Paper and cardboard workers; Bookbinders | 229 | 693 | 922 |
| xvii. Printers and Photographers | 1,312 | 430 | 1,742 |
| xviii. Builders, bricklayers, stone and slate workers; contractors | 3,048 | 9 | 3,057 |
| xix. Painters and decorators | 2,996 | 135 | 3,131 |
| xx. Workers in other materials | 120 | 85 | 205 |
| xxi. Workers in mixed or undefined materials, including makers of musical instruments | 979 | 456 | 1,435 |
| xxii. Persons employed in transport and communication | 12,705 | 631 | 13,336 |
| xxiii. Commercial, finance and insurance occupations (excluding clerks) | 8,771 | 3,248 | 12,019 |
| xxiv. Public administration and defence | 1,600 | 39 | 1,639 |
| xxv. Professional occupations (excluding clerical staff) | 2,129 | 2,809 | 4,938 |
| xxvi. Persons professionally engaged ill entertainment and sport | 1,034 | 456 | 1,490 |
| xxvii. Persons engaged in personal service | 7,378 | 15.427 | 22,805 |
| xxviii. Clerks and Draughtsmen; Typists | 5,241 | 5,960 | 11.201 |
| xxix. Warehousemen. Storekeepers and packers | 2,256 | 1,499 | 3,755 |
| xxx. Stationary engine drivers, dynamo and motor attendants | 375 | - | 375 |
| xxxi. Other and undefined workers | 6,162 | 1,795 | 7 957 |
| Total occupied | 69,434 | 41,274 | 110,708 |
| xxxii. Retired or not gainfully occupied | 6,360 | 44,219 | 50,579 |
| Total occupicd and unoccupied | 75,794 | 85,493 | 161,287 |