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

Stepney 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Table: Outwork in Unwholesome Premises.-(Section 108 of Act of 1901 ; Section III of Act of 1937.)

Outwork in Unwholesome Premises.-(Section 108 of Act of 1901 ; Section III of Act of 1937.)

Nature of WorkInstancesNotices servedProsecutions
(1)(2)(3)(4)
Wearing apparel-
Making, etc.249190-
Cleansing and washing72-
Household linen---
Hats11-
Lace, lace curtains and nets---
Boots44-
Curtains and furniture hangings---
Furniture and upholstery2316-
Electro-plate---
File making---
Brass and brass articles---
Furriers22-
Cables and chains---
Anchors and grapnels---
Cart gear---
Locks, latches and keys---
Umbrellas, etc11-
Artificial flowers22-
Nets, other than wire nets---
Tents---
Sacks---
Racquet and tennis balls---
Paper, etc., boxes, paper bags11-
Brush making---
Pea picking---
Feather sorting---
Carding, etc., of buttons, etc.---
Stuffed toys---
Basket making---
Chocolates and sweetmeats---
Cosaques Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings etc.---
Textile weaving---
Lampshades---
Total291220