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
Southwark 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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Nature of work
No. of outworkers in
August list required by
Section 110 (1) (c)
Wearing Apparel Making, etc. 81
Cleaning and washing
Household Linen –
Lace, lace curtains and nets 1
Curtains and furniture hangings –
Furniture and upholstery –
Electro-plate –
File making –
Brass and brass articles –
Fur pulling –
Iron and steel cables and chains –
Iron and steel anchors and grapnels –
Cart gear –
Locks, latches and keys –
Umbrellas, etc. –
Artificial flowers –
Nets, other than wire nets –
Tents –
Sacks –
Racquets and tennis balls –
Paper bags 11
The making of boxes or other receptacles or parts
thereof made wholly or partially of paper 80
Brush making–
Pea picking –
Feather sorting –
Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. –
Stuffed toys –
Basket making–
Chocolates and sweetmeats –
Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas Stockings, etc. 14
Textile weaving –
Lampshades –
Total 187
| Defendant | Offence | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. J. J. Grimes, 82, Vassall Road, London, S.W.9. | Failure to abate a nuisance at : 85, Gurnev Street. | Adjourned sine die 2nd June. Work in progress. |
| F. Butler & Partners, Robert Adam Street, London, W.C.l. | Failure to abate a nuisance at : 20, Albany Road. | Adjourned to 5th May. Work now completed. |
| Mrs. M. Kerrigan, 77, Mann Street, London, S.K.I7. | Failure to abate a nuisance at : 103, Mann Street. | Abatement order 28 days. £2 2s. costs. |