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
Islington 1906
Fifty-first annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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| Industry. | Number of Workshops. | Number of Workrooms. |
|---|---|---|
| Belt making | 5 | 6 |
| Rag-sorting | 5 | 14 |
| Dressing-gown making | 5 | 6 |
| Ladies' tailoring | 5 | 13 |
| Fancy goods making | 4 | 8 |
| Feather dressing | 4 | 7 |
| Postcard painting | 4 | 4 |
| Apron making | 4 | 5 |
| Drug packing | 3 | 3 |
| Waterproof making | 3 | 6 |
| Pelisse making | 3 | 3 |
| Frilling making | 3 | 5 |
| Bassinette hood making | 3 | 7 |
| Jet and bead work | 3 | 4 |
| Confectionery | 3 | 5 |
| Pickling | 2 | 2 |
| Collar and cuff making | 2 | 2 |
| Artists' brush making | 2 | 4 |
| Braces making | 2 | 5 |
| Picture-frame making | 2 | 3 |
| Toy making | 2 | 6 |
| Photographic enlargements | 1 | 1 |
| Valentines | 1 | 1 |
| Boot machining | 1 | 1 |
| Dyeing and cleaning | 1 | 3 |
| Lace work | 1 | 1 |
| Back support making | 1 | 3 |
| Boot upper making | 1 | 1 |
| Neckwear making | 1 | 1 |
| Bottle washing | 1 | 2 |
| Infants' shoemaking | 1 | 3 |
| Basket lining | 1 | 1 |
| Surgical instrument making | 1 | 1 |
| Swandown sewing | 1 | 1 |
| Lantern slide making | 1 | 1 |
| Balloon making | 1 | 2 |
| Surplice making | 1 | 1 |
| Cork cutting | 1 | 2 |
| Chocolate making | 1 | 5 |
| Blind making | 1 | 1 |
| Teagown making | 1 | 3 |
| Wax figure making | 1 | 3 |
| Stationery manufacture- | 1 | 2 |
| Funeral furnishing | 1 | 1 |
| Fur cloak lining | 1 | 1 |
| Purse making | 1 | 5 |
| Paper folding | 1 | 1 |
[1906