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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
Bermondsey 1960
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1960
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OUTWORK
| Nature of work | Number of out-workers in August lists as required by Sect. 110(1)(c)(2) | Number of Bermondsey residents included in lists |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | 168 | 15 |
| Cotton Bag Stringing | 13 | 8 |
Out-workers resident in Bermondsey notified by other Boroughs:
| Nature of work | Number of Out-workers |
|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | 17 |
| Paper Bags | 1 |
| Making of boxes, etc. | 8 |
| Carding of buttons, etc. | 7 |
| Christmas Crackers | 4 |
There were no instances of work in unwholesome premises and
no notices were served or prosecutions undertaken.