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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
Harrow 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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Part VIII of the Act
Particulars of outworkers as required by Sections 133 and 134 of the Act are as follows:—
| Nature of Work | No. on August list |
|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | 131 |
| Household linen | 2 |
| Curtains | 1 |
| Artificial flowers | 3 |
| Paper-bags | 1 |
| Cardboard boxes | 3 |
| Brush-making | 5 |
| Stuffed toys | 3 |
| Christmas crackers | 8 |
| Total | 157 |
Shops.
At the end of the year there were 2,362 shops on the register, an
increase of 14 on the previous year.
The following is a list of the various types of shops, classified under
their principal trades:—
Grocers 213
Confectioners/Cafes 155
Tobacconists 144
Hairdressers 143
Greengrocers 139
Motor/Cycle Accessories 130
Butchers 130
Ladies Outfitters 117
Newsagents 112
Electric Radio/TV 82
Gents Outfitters 74
Chemists 72
Hardware 66
Furnishers 59
Public Houses 55
Shoe Repairers 53
Fish shops 52
Shoe Retailers 50
Wines and Spirits 44
Drapers 43
Paint and Wallpaper Supplies 34
Coal Order Offices 28
Builders Merchants 27
Jewellers 27
Dairies 26
Wool 23
Woodwork and Hobbies 22
Florists 20
Opticians 19
Photographers 18
Toys and Sports 15
Mixed Shops 15
Stationers 13
Glass and China 11
Pet Shops 10
Sewing Machines 9
Leather Goods 9
Antiques 8
Corn Chandlers 7
Musical 6
Second hand wardrobes 6
Miscellaneous