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THE STRAND DISTRICT, LONDON. 31
closet and urinal accommodation has been provided in
a number of instances which are included in the total
of the sanitary work executed during the year.
The following is a summary of the employments
carried on in a number of the workplaces inspected:—
Work connected with—
Iron, steel, tin, lead, &c. 32
Printing and stationery 106
Gold, silver and jewels 62
Leather 37
Clothing and upholstery 77
Wood 45
Instrument making 14
Engravers 37
Food 34
Laundries 25
General offices 20
Soap and perfumes 4
Scene painters &c. 3
Laundries.— These places have been frequently
visited; each has been cleansed and limewashed once,
and in 3 cases more often.
Bakehouses.— Twenty-nine bakehouses now exist in
the Strand District.* These have been frequently and
systematically inspected. Each has been cleansed and
limewashed twice during the year, and, more frequently,
when necessary.
* The bakehouses here referred to comprise the following, viz.: —
Bread Bakers 23
Pastry Cooks 3
Confectioners 2
Muffin Baker 1