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East Ham 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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This Act, inter alia, repealed the whole of the 1920 and 1921
Acts and made the general closing hours for all shops (with certain
exceptions) at nine in the evening on the late day and eight in the
evening on other days.
The principal effect of the new Act was that whereas Greengrocers
and Fruiterers could sell all fruits under the 1921 Act
till 10 p.m. on the late day and 9.30 p.m. on other days, under the
new Act they were compelled to close at 9 p.m. on the late day and
8 p.m. on other days.
Soon after the operation of the 1928 Act it became necessary to
send out a circular letter to all the Fruiterers and Greengrocers in
the Borough.
The effect of this letter was satisfactory, as nearly all the
tradesmen affected immediately complied with the provisions of the
Act.
The following Closing Orders have been made for the Borough:—
| Fridays. | Saturdays. | Other days. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers | 8 p.m. | 9 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Grocers and Provision Dealers | 8 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Corn Chandlers | 8 p.m. | 8 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
| Barbers | 9 p.m. | 8 p.m. |
Half-holiday Closing Orders:—
Chemists Thursday or Saturday 1 p.m.
Bakers Thursday or Saturday 2 p.m.
There are 2,661 shops registered in the Borough comprising:—
Grocers and Provision Dealers 389
Confectioners and Tobacconists 290
Drapers 194
Boots and Shoes Salesmen 146
Tailors 126
Fruiterers and Greengrocers 113
Butchers 101
Licensed Houses 86
Barbers and Hairdressers 88
Bakers 54
Domestic Stores 52
Chemists 44
Corn Chandlers 3
Others 946
2,661