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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 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: The following is a summary of the information secured from the employers' lists during the year:—

The following is a summary of the information secured from the employers' lists during the year:—

Residing in the Borough.Residing outside the Borough.Total.
Number of outworkers employed by firms in the Borough5214991,020
Number of outworkers employed by firms outside the Borough345345
Number of outworkers employed by firms in and outside the Borough55
Total number of outworkers whose names were included in lists submitted during the year8714991,370

Table: The following analysis shows the trades in which the outworkers resident in the Borough are engaged:—

The following analysis shows the trades in which the outworkers resident in the Borough are engaged:—

Trade.No. of Outworkers.Trade.No. of Outworkers.
Artificial flowers20Furs8
Baby linen2Hosiery and knitted goods2
Boots and shoes62Lamp shades, etc.3
Brushes and bristles22Leather goods57
Belts and bags51Mantles and costumes52
Buttons10Millinery20
Cardboard boxes, etc.98Pyjamas and shirts4
Children's clothing16Stationery, etc.5
Christmas stockings, etc.7Tailored goods48
Cleaning2Ties and neckwear9
Clothing104Toys50
Dressing gowns5Trimmings47
Dresses, gowns, etc.97Umbrellas4
Embroidery1Underclothing, etc.5
Feather curling8Miscellaneous52
871