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
Barking 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Occupations:—
Civil Service 19
Municipal, Hospital, &c. 12
Midwives, Nurses 46
Teaching 102
Professional 18
Domestic Indoor Service 494
Domestic Outdoor Service 144
Laundry and Washing 19
Others in Service 33
Clerks, Bank and Insurance 114
Agriculture 96
Metal and Electrical Workers 98
Jewellery, Games, &c. 5
Furniture and Decorations 8
Chemicals, Soap, &c. 352
Skins and Leather 17
Hair and Feathers 7
Papers and Books 69
Textile 51
Drapers, &c. 83
Tailoresses 41
Milliners 50
Dressmakers 230
Seamstresses, &c. 103
Boots, Clogs, &c. 2
Others in Dress 16
Food Workers 101
General Shopkeepers 197
Board and Lodging 173
Other Occupations 184