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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
Woolwich 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 65.
Occupations of Woolwich Inhabitants (over 14 years).
| Occupations. | Males. | Females. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. | Fishermen | — | — |
| II. | Agricultural occupations | 426 | 11 |
| III. | Mining and quarrying occupations | 13 | — |
| IV. | Workers in non-metalliferous mine and quarry products | 74 | 1 |
| V. | Makers of bricks, pottery and glass | 168 | 51 |
| VI. | Workers in chemicals, paints, etc. | 926 | 13 |
| VII. | Metal workers | 6,471 | 237 |
| VIII. | Workers in precious metals | 69 | 9 |
| IX. | Electrical apparatus makers, fitters, etc. | 1,696 | 1,086 |
| X. | Makers of watches, clocks, etc. | 162 | 6 |
| XI. | Workers in skins and leather | 135 | 34 |
| XII. | Textile Workers | 22 | 48 |
| XIII. | Makers of textile goods | 597 | 1,633 |
| XIV. | Makers of foods, drinks and tobacco | 480 | 114 |
| XV. | Workers in wood and furniture | 1,696 | 44 |
| XVI. | Workers in paper and cardboard | 32 | 48 |
| XVII. | Printers and photographers | 505 | 110 |
| XVIII. | Builders, bricklayers, etc. | 2,485 | 2 |
| XIX. | Painters and decorators | 1,182 | 46 |
| XX. | Workers in other materials | 124 | 80 |
| XXI. | Workers in mixed or undefined materials (not enumerated elsewhere) | 156 | 181 |
| XXII. | Transport Workers | 5,547 | 463 |
| XXIII. | Commercial and financial occupations | 5,221 | 1,926 |
| XXIV. | Public administration and defence | 5,129 | 12 |
| XXV. | Professional occupations | 1,432 | 1,358 |
| XXVI. | Persons employed in entertainment, etc. | 326 | 61 |
| XXVII. | Persons employed in personal service | 1,876 | 5,057 |
| XXVIII. | Clerks and draughtsmen | 5,130 | 3,985 |