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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

Poplar 1905

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Table: Domestic Workshops (where Men are Employed).

Domestic Workshops (where Men are Employed).

2 Boot makers1 Vinegar maker
1 Brawn maker1 Undertaker
1 Blacksmith's tyre maker2 Harness makers
1 Coppersmith1 Walking Stick manufacture
1 Fish curer
Home Workers (Male).
73 Boot makers4 Tailors
3 Slipper makers
Workshop & Domestic Workshops (Females).*
77 Tailors1 Down cushion maker
42 Laundresses4 Tiemakers
16 Boot upper makers5 Confectioners
54 Dressmakers1 Dressing gown maker
1 Shroud maker1 Pickle maker
1 Artificial flower maker4 Outfitters
1 Upholsterer1 Glass blower
2 Sheet and tent makers1 Corset maker
1 Horse hair dresser1 French polisher
1 Cork cutter1 Mantle maker
5 Skirt and blouse makers1 Paper sorter
1 Waterproof garment maker1 Leather cutter
2 Sack and bag makers4 Wood choppers
9 Shirt and pyjama makers3 Boxmakers
2 Furriers1 Bibmaker
5 Underclothing makers1 Bracemaker
1 Potted meat maker1 Nailsorter
1 Ladies' tailor1 Shirt front and collar maker
1 Seal stamper1 Brnshmaker
10 Milliners1 Soda packing

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*It is very difficult to separate Workshops and Domestic Workshops as
these promises are sometimes one and sometimes the other, according to the
pressure of work. See table A, page 116, and remarks in italics, page 115.