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Occupations—continued:
Precious Metals, Jewels, &c. 46
Building and Works of Construction 933
Wood Furniture and Fittings 177
Brick Makers 6
Earthenware, China and Glass 97
Chemicals, Explosives and India-rubber 1,213
Skins, Leather 50
Printers 195
Paper Trades 54
Textile Manufactures 28
Tailors 37
Boots, &c., Makers 46
Other Workers in Dress 67
Drapers 85
Food, Drink and Lodging 733
General Labourers 537
Gas 953
Other Services 688
In East Ham and Barking there were 3,856 persons employed
in the manufacture of gas, of which 953 resided in
Barking.
Females.
Retired or Unoccupied 8,464
Occupied:—
Unmarried 2,330
Married 415
Widowed 212