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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

London County Council 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London County Council]

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Housing of the Working Classes—Statistics.
lxvii.

Table: M. Occupations of the Tenants.

M. Occupations of the Tenants.

Nature of occupation.No.Nature of occupation.No •Nature of occupation.No.
agent84Farrier37Pensioner73
Artist and draughtsman25Fireman42Platelayer20
Attendant116Fitter and plumber131Police constable, sergeant and detective349
Florist14
Baker and confectioner75Flusher and sewerman10Polisher47
Barman30Foreman76Porter339
Basket and brush maker10Furrier11Postman127
Boilermaker15
Bookbinder54Gardener and park keeper24Railway worker, guard and signalman31
Bootmaker101 1General dealer and hawker48
Boxmaker34Glazier and glassworker22
Brass finisher27Hairdresser37Salesman286
Bricklayer, mason and plasterer651Hat and cap makerw 32
Horsekeener32Sawyer17
Butcher65Housekeeper48Seaman and coastguard145 ^ /"V
Butler21Shipwright19
Silversmith and goldsmith31
Cabdriver17*Independent165Soldier15
Cabinet maker208Inspector47Sorter and Post Office Worker72
Carman, carrier and coachman235Instrument maker52Steward20
Carpenter and joiner15LJewellerllStevedore38
Carpet planner18Stoker58
Cellarman18J ournalist16Storekeeper43
Charwoman and cleaner272Labourer549Supermtendent and caretaker63
Checker29
Chemist and analyst11Lamplighter17Tailor and tailoress205
Cigar and cigarette maker128Laundry Worker13Teacher43
Clergyman and churchworker29Leather worker46Telegraphist32
Clerk495Machinist71Theatre worker21
Coachbuilder30Timekeeper22
Commercial traveller118Manager and manageress31Tinsmith22
Commissionaire52Mechanic26Turner28
Compositor124Messenger69Umbrella and stickmaker12
Conductor111Metal worker39
Cook80Milkman and dairyman18Upholsterer29
Costermonger24Miscellaneous175Waiter and valet125
Crane driver17Musician and artiste30
Cutter25Newsagent18Waitress11
Distemper and paperhanger20No occupation171Warehouseman15
Domestic servant26Nurse34Watchman25
Dressmaker93
Electrician76Omnibus and motor driver ..204Waterman, boatman, and lighterman54
Engine driver26Packer115Wheelwright16
Engineer115Wireman and linesman19
Engraver13Painter and decorator139Woodcarver19