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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
Paddington 1885
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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[D] PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS IN GENERAL USE.
| In daily use by Lamplighters. | 28 Lighting Torches and Sticks | 3 Pairs Tinman's Snips |
| 28 Pairs of Plyers | 3 Pairs Clamps | |
| 28 Oil Cans | 2 Hammers | |
| 28 Burner Brushes | 1 Blow Pipe | |
| 26 Ladders | 1 Glazing Knife | |
| 24 Pairs Ladder Spike Irons | 1 Hacking do. | |
| 1 Spirit Level | 3 Screw Drivers | |
| 1 Flatting Plate and Folding Machine | 1 Rule | |
| 6 Pair of Gas Tongs | ||
| 1 Tool Basket | ||
| 1 Pair Iron Bevel Clamps | ||
| 1 Shave Hook | ||
| 1 Large Set Stocks and Dies | ||
| 1 Small do. do. | 2 Shovels | |
| 1 Large Vice | 2 Pickaxes | |
| 1 Small do. | 1 Rammer | |
| 1 Air Pump and Service Cleaner | 1 3-gall. Can | |
| 1 Bull's-eye Lantern | 18 Pint Cans | |
| 1 Pair of Cutting Plyers | 2 Glazing Frails | |
| 1 Pair of Compasses | 1 Large Paint Bath | |
| 1 Pair of Plyers | 2 Large Paint Tubs | |
| 8 Steel Chisels | 1 Iron Band, Y. P. P. | |
| 3 Steel Sets | 1 Letter Stamp, P.V. | |
| 1 Crowbar, 5-ft. x 2-in. dia. | ||
| 2 Meter Hooks | ||
| 1 Crease Iron | ||
| 1 Hollow Punch | 4 Cross Handle Large Keys | |
| 1 Lead Pot and Ladle | 6 Do. do. Small do. | |
| 1 Devil Grate | 1 Meter Testing Table, for out-door use | |
| 1 Beak Iron | India-rubber Tubing, for do. | |
| 2 Soldering Irons | 1 Box Truck | |
| 4 Stakes, various sizes | Sundry Paint and Grass Stock Brushes | |
Estimated Value, £50,