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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 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]

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SHOPS
At the end of the year there were 2,141 occupied shops on the register,
30 fewer than at the end of the previous year.
During the past ten years the number of occupied shops has fallen by
207, most of them food shops. The majority of these premises are now
occupied as launderettes or as employment, travel, and other agencies.
One new large foodstore opened during 1970.

Table: The following is a list of the various types of shops in the Borough, classified under their principal trades

The following is a list of the various types of shops in the Borough, classified under their principal trades

Antiques14Mixed stores30
Boot repairs31Motors and accessories135
Boots and shoes43Musical13
Builders' merchants24Newsagents105
Butchers98Opticians17
Chemists57Outfitters—Ladies98
Coal-order offices18Outfitters—Gents75
Cafes/restaurants95Photographic20
Confectionery60Pet Shops13
Drapers28Public Houses54
Electrical92Second-hand Wardrobes3
Fish Shops38Sewing machines6
Florists26Stationers19
Fruit and Greengrocery99Tobacconists98
Furnishers65Toys and Sports25
Glassware13Paint and Wallpaper43
Grocers139Wines and Spirits46
Hairdressers148Wools19
Hardware62Woodwork, Timber22
Jewellers25Miscellaneous115
Leather Goods10
TOTAL 2,141

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During the year 1,233 visits were made for the purpose of administering
the Shops Acts 1950/65. Sunday and evening observations were also
made and a number of contraventions were noted and dealt with. No
summary proceedings were taken during the year.