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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

Hackney 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: Analysis of Occupations carried on in the Registered Workshopsof Hackney.

Analysis of Occupations carried on in the Registered Workshops

of Hackney.

Occupations.No. of Workshops.Occupations.No. of Workshops
Artificial Flower Makers3Milliners16
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Machinists34Needleworkers2
Tailors46
Cap Makers2Tie Makers5
Children's Costumiers2Trimmings Makers2
Cleaners7Vest Makers2
Corset Makers3Miscellaneous4
Dressmakers21
Embroidery Makers1180
Furriers20
Mantle Makers10
(b) Other Occupations.
Bakers9Paper Goods Makers2
Box Makers6Pianoforte Makers ..5
Brush and Bristle Makers .10Rubber Goods Makers1
Cabinet Makers28Shop Fittings Makers3
Coopers3Toy Makers3
Cycle Makers3Upholsterers18
Disinfectant Makers2Wireless Goods Makers1
Garages7Woodworkers9
Laundries4Miscellaneous48
Leather Goods6
Metal Workers7190
Motor Car Body Builders4
Motor Repairs11

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The following tables show the inspections made and the defects
found and remedied in the factories and workshops in the
Borough:—

Table: I.—INSPECTIONS.

I.—INSPECTIONS.

Premises.Number of
Inspections.Written Notices.Prosecutions.
Factories (including Factory Laundries)20082414
Workshops (including Workshop Laundries)85467–
Workplaces (other than Outworkers' premises)132–
Total28753104