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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
Hackney 1907
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1907
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(b) Other Occupations.
| Occupations. | No. of Workshops. | Occupations | No. of Workshops. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Making | 41 | Pianofortes | 16 |
| Trunk and Bag Makers | 2 | Upholsterers' Trimming | 8 |
| Box Makers | 13 | ||
| Upholsterers | 4 | Doll Manufacturers and Dressers | 3 |
| Toy Makers | 12 | Fancy Leather | 7 |
| Rubber Manufacturer | 1 | Laundries | 109 |
| Confectioners | 16 | Miscellaneous | 96 |
| Skin Dresser | 1 | ||
| Bookbinders | 2 | 339 | |
| Brushes | 8 |
During the year 1907 Miss Teebay, the Workshop and Laundry
Inspector, made 2,493 inspections of workshops and places where
females are employed. In connection with these visits she served
275 Intimation and 12 Statutory Notices for the abatement of
nuisances discovered during her inspections. The following table
gives further particulars relating to the inspections of workshops in
the Borough:—