London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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West Ham 1897

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Particulars of the various trades carried on are given in the table below:—

Business.No. of Workshops.No. of Visits.No. of Notices served.
Brushmakers22
Shirt and Blouse Makers18389
Dress and Mantle Makers13255
Milliners352
"Wire Workers11
Tailors and Juvenile Suit Makers48.2
Cycle Makers263
Underclothing Makers4112
Confectioners11
Printers, &c.221
Laundries297624
Cabinet Maker11
Brass Foundry131
Ironmonger11
Harness Maker11
Totals8318149

Shop Hours' Act.—During the year over 800 shops were
visited and 55 infringements of the Act reported. Two summonses
were applied for and granted, the Magistrate inflicting fines and costs
amounting to £3 7s. 6d. The other offenders were cautioned.
Bakehouses.—180 bakehouses were visited and inspected,
and notices to cleanse served in 17 cases.
Slaughter Houses.—There are 31 slaughter houses in the
Borough, many of them being but little used. It is obvious, however,