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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 1907

[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)

9 Bootmakers1 Pish curer
1 Brushmaking1 Vinegar works
1 Cabinet maker2 Wheelwrights
1 Cycle maker1 Walking stick maker
2 Farriers

Table: Home Workers (Male).

Home Workers (Male).

81 Boots1 Slippers
13 Tailors1 Brushes
1 Skin dresser1 Furrier
1 Oilskins-

Table: Workshops and Domestic Workshops (Females).*

Workshops and Domestic Workshops (Females).*

78 Tailors1 Dressing gown maker
42 Laundresses1 Pickle maker
15 Boot upper makers1 Glass blower
55 Dressmakers1 French polisher
1 Shroud maker2 Mantle makers
1 Artificial flower maker1 Paper sorter
1 Upholsterer1 Leather Cutter
2 Sheet and tent makers7 Wood choppers
1 Horse hair dresser1 Boxmaker
1 Cork cutter1 Bibmaker
6 Skirt and blouse makers1 Bracemaker
1 Waterproof garment makers1 Shirt front and collar maker
2 Sack and bag makers1 Soda packing
9 Shirt and pyjama makers1 Rubber balloons
3 Furriers1 Trimming maker
3 Underclothing makers1 Bonbon maker
2 Ladies' tailors1 Brush maker
1 Seal stamper2 Belt makers
16 Milliners1 Corset maker
1 Down cushion maker1 Coffee extractor
5 Tiemakers
7 Confectioners

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* It is very difficult to separate Workshops and Domestic Workshops, as these
premises are sometimes one and sometimes the other, according to the pressure of
work. See table A, page 111 and remarks in italics, page 109 and 110.