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. |
|---|---|---|
| Hassock making | 2 | |
| Candle-shade making | 1 | 1 |
| Mattress making | 1 | 2 |
| Gold beaters' skin preparing | 1 | 4 |
| Machining | 1 | 1 |
| Gum packing | 1 | 1 |
| Boot-polish making | 1 | 1 |
| Embroidery | 2 | 3 |
| Pinafore making | 2 | 3 |
| Firewood cutting | 2 | 4 |
| Wig making | 2 | 3 |
| Pyjamas making | 2 | 2 |
| Cabinet making | 2 | 2 |
| Baby linen making | 2 | 2 |
| Ink making | 2 | 3 |
| Chiffon tucking | 2 | 3 |
| Gold blocking | 2 | 6 |
| Glass painting | 2 | 6 |
| Dolls' hair curling | 1 | 6 |
| Tennis shoe and gaiter making | 1 | 2 |
| Button making | 1 | 1 |
| Curry powder making | 1 | |
| Seed packing | 1 | 4 |
| Glove cleaning | 1 | 1 |
| Trimming-making | 1 | 2 |
| Cutting sorting | 1 | 2 |
| Artificial fly making | 1 | 2 |
| Doll dressing | 1 | 1 |
| Bath glove making | 1 | 1 |
| Naval cap making | 1 | 5 |
| Paper sorting | 1 | 2 |
| Hair manufacture | 1 | 3 |
| Boot and shoe making | 1 | 1 |
| Japanning | 1 | 1 |
| Leather washer cutting | 1 | 1 |
| Boys' blouse making | 1 | 3 |
| Infants' robe making | 1 | 1 |
| Trunk making | 1 | 1 |
| Perfumery making | 1 | 1 |
| Needlecase making | 1 | 1 |
| Making of sundries for mineral waters | 1 | 3 |
| Marquetry | 1 | 1 |
| Christmas stocking packing | 1 | 1 |
| Umbrella making | 1 | 1 |
| Hosiery | 1 | 1 |
| Jewel case making | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 992 | 1,719 |