1951 Census of England and Wales, Industry Tables (Laid before Parliament pursuant to Section 4 (1), Census Act, 1920), Table 2 : " Industries (Minimum List) and Status Aggregates. Occupied Males and Females aged 15 and over for Con, AC, CB, MetB, Urban Areas with population of 50,000 or more".

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Industry Males.
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Females.
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Total - All industries 30,626 Show data context 17,536 Show data context
Married women (included in Total) 0 Show data context 8,686 Show data context
Employers 978 Show data context 146 Show data context
Managers - general managers, directors, etc. 450 Show data context 76 Show data context
Managers - of branch or primary departments 1,178 Show data context 357 Show data context
Managers - of office or subsidiary departments 185 Show data context 33 Show data context
Operatives - in Social Classes I and II 2,295 Show data context 2,347 Show data context
Operatives - others 22,800 Show data context 13,956 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Articled clerks and apprentices. 534 Show data context 43 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Part-time workers. 142 Show data context 3,073 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Unpaid assistants. 6 Show data context 70 Show data context
Working on own account. 2,740 Show data context 621 Show data context
I. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING 72 Show data context 9 Show data context
1. Agriculture and horticulture 71 Show data context 9 Show data context
2. Forestry 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. Fishing 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
II. MINING AND QUARRYING 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. Coal mining 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
11. Iron ore mining and quarrying 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
12. Stone quarrying and mining 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
13. Slate quarrying and mining 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
14. Clay, sand, gravel and chalk pits 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
19. Other mining and quarrying 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
III. CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC. 108 Show data context 27 Show data context
20. Bricks and fireclay goods 18 Show data context 9 Show data context
21. China and earthenware (lncl. glazed tiles) 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
22. Glass (other than containers) 28 Show data context 7 Show data context
23. Glass containers 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. Cement 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
29. Other non-metalliferous mining manufactures 53 Show data context 9 Show data context
IV. CHEMICALS AND ALLIED TRADES 105 Show data context 90 Show data context
30. Coke ovens and by-product works 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
31,33. Chemicals, dyes, explosives, fireworks 46 Show data context 63 Show data context
32. Pharmaceutical, toilet preparations, etc. 11 Show data context 12 Show data context
34. Paint and varnish 26 Show data context 12 Show data context
35. Soap, candles, polishes, ink, matches 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
36. Mineral oil refining 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
39. Other oils, greases, glue, etc. 3 Show data context 0 Show data context
V. METAL MANUFACTURE 98 Show data context 11 Show data context
40. Blast furnaces 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
41. Iron, steel melting, rolling, etc., n.e.s. 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
42. Iron foundries 28 Show data context 0 Show data context
43. Sheets and tinplate 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
44. Iron and steel tubes 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
49. Non-ferrous metals smelting, rolling, etc. 57 Show data context 8 Show data context
VI. ENGINEERING, SHIPBUILDING AND ELECTRICAL GOODS 2,146 Show data context 841 Show data context
50. Shipbuilding and ship repairing 19 Show data context 0 Show data context
51. Marine engineering 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
52. Agricultural machinery (except tractors) 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
53. Boilers and boilerhouse plant 11 Show data context 0 Show data context
54. Machine tools and engineers' small tools 30 Show data context 6 Show data context
55. Stationary engines 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
56. Textile machinery and accessories 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
58. Constructional engineering 273 Show data context 16 Show data context
57,69. Other non-electrical engineering 567 Show data context 135 Show data context
70. Electrical machinery 60 Show data context 21 Show data context
71. Electrical wires and cables 13 Show data context 42 Show data context
72. Telegraph and telephone apparatus 43 Show data context 203 Show data context
73. Wireless apparatus and gramophones 171 Show data context 40 Show data context
74. Wireless valves and electric lamps 13 Show data context 4 Show data context
75. Batteries and accumulators 14 Show data context 2 Show data context
79. Other electrical goods 925 Show data context 372 Show data context
VII. VEHICLES 1,060 Show data context 182 Show data context
80. Manufacture of motor vehicles and cycles 223 Show data context 20 Show data context
81. Motor repairers and garage 629 Show data context 64 Show data context
82,83. Manufacture of aircraft; vehicle parts 28 Show data context 9 Show data context
84. Railway locomotive shops 17 Show data context 0 Show data context
85. Other locomotive manufacture 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
86. Manufacture and repair of wagons, etc. 13 Show data context 0 Show data context
89. Carts, perambulators, etc. 143 Show data context 89 Show data context
VIII. METAL GOODS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED 573 Show data context 139 Show data context
90. Tools and cutlery 44 Show data context 7 Show data context
91. Bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails, etc. 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
92. Iron and steel forgings, n.e.s. 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
95. Wire and wire manufactures 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
94. Hollow-ware 29 Show data context 20 Show data context
95. Brass manufactures 21 Show data context 1 Show data context
99. Metal industries not elsewhere specified 451 Show data context 111 Show data context
IX. PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, JEWELLERY, ETC. 464 Show data context 274 Show data context
100. Scientific, etc. instruments, etc. 367 Show data context 257 Show data context
101. Manufacture and repair of watches, etc. 53 Show data context 2 Show data context
102. Jewellery; refining of precious metals 10 Show data context 7 Show data context
103. Musical instruments 34 Show data context 8 Show data context
X. TEXTILES 41 Show data context 85 Show data context
110. Cotton spinning, doubling, etc. 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
111. Cotton weaving, etc. 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
112. Woollen and worsted 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
113. Rayon, nylon, etc., production 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
114. Rayon, nylon, etc., weaving and silk 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
115. Linen and soft hemp 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
116. Jute 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
117. Rope, twine and net 10 Show data context 2 Show data context
118. Hosiery, and other knitted goods 7 Show data context 61 Show data context
119. Lace 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
120. Carpets 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
121. Narrow fabrics 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
122. Made-up textiles 5 Show data context 6 Show data context
123. Textile finishing, etc. 5 Show data context 8 Show data context
129. Other textile industries 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
XI. LEATHER, LEATHER GOODS AND FUR 44 Show data context 37 Show data context
130. Leather (tanning, dressing); fellmongery 9 Show data context 6 Show data context
131. Leather goods 30 Show data context 26 Show data context
132. Fur 5 Show data context 5 Show data context
XII. CLOTHING 314 Show data context 579 Show data context
140. Tailoring 86 Show data context 116 Show data context
141. Dressmaking 8 Show data context 202 Show data context
142. Overalls, shirts, underwear, etc. 22 Show data context 197 Show data context
143. Hats, caps and millinery 0 Show data context 5 Show data context
147. Dress industries not elsewhere specified 13 Show data context 38 Show data context
148. Manufacture of boots, shoes, etc. 22 Show data context 3 Show data context
149. Repair of boots and shoes 163 Show data context 18 Show data context
XIII. FOOD, DRINK AND TOBACCO 855 Show data context 1,018 Show data context
150. Grain milling 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
151. Bread and flour confectionery 321 Show data context 104 Show data context
152. Biscuits 137 Show data context 212 Show data context
153. Meat and meat products 25 Show data context 17 Show data context
154. Milk products 45 Show data context 34 Show data context
155. Sugar and glucose 0 Show data context 1 Show data context
156. Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery 6 Show data context 18 Show data context
157. Preserving of fruit and vegetables 157 Show data context 515 Show data context
162. Food industries not elsewhere specified 15 Show data context 3 Show data context
163. Brewing and malting 90 Show data context 76 Show data context
164. Wholesale bottling 29 Show data context 28 Show data context
168. Other drink industries 10 Show data context 6 Show data context
169. Tobacco 11 Show data context 3 Show data context
XIV. MANUFACTURES OF WOOD AND CORK 389 Show data context 72 Show data context
170. Timber 45 Show data context 5 Show data context
171. Furniture and upholstery 141 Show data context 20 Show data context
172. Shop and office fitting 115 Show data context 10 Show data context
173. Wooden containers and baskets 7 Show data context 1 Show data context
179. Miscellaneous wood and cork manufactures 81 Show data context 36 Show data context
XV. PAPER AND PRINTING 662 Show data context 443 Show data context
180. Paper and board 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
181. Wallpaper 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
182. Cardboard boxes, cartons, etc. 1 Show data context 4 Show data context
183. Manufactures of paper and board n. e. s. 24 Show data context 20 Show data context
186. Printing, publishing, papers, periodicals 54 Show data context 14 Show data context
189. Other printing, publishing, etc. 578 Show data context 405 Show data context
XVI. OTHER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 176 Show data context 113 Show data context
190. Rubber 19 Show data context 2 Show data context
191. Linoleum, leather cloth, etc. 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
192. Brushes and brooms 16 Show data context 12 Show data context
193. Toys, games and sports requisites 44 Show data context 32 Show data context
194. Miscellaneous stationers' goods 26 Show data context 26 Show data context
195. Production and printing of cinema films 4 Show data context 1 Show data context
199. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 65 Show data context 40 Show data context
XVII. BUILDING AND CONTRACTING 6,144 Show data context 164 Show data context
200. Building 5,709 Show data context 137 Show data context
201. Electric wiring and contracting 179 Show data context 11 Show data context
202. Civil engineering contracting 256 Show data context 16 Show data context
XVIII. GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER 1,567 Show data context 173 Show data context
210. Gas 1,151 Show data context 149 Show data context
211. Electricity 386 Show data context 23 Show data context
212. Water 30 Show data context 1 Show data context
XIX. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION 3,899 Show data context 307 Show data context
220. Railways 956 Show data context 12 Show data context
221. Tramway and omnibus service 1,274 Show data context 63 Show data context
222. Other road passenger transport 206 Show data context 21 Show data context
223. Goods transport by road 287 Show data context 9 Show data context
224. Sea transport 104 Show data context 1 Show data context
225. Port, river and canal transport 187 Show data context 3 Show data context
226. Harbour, dock, canal, etc. service 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
227. Air transport 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
228. Postal, telegraph, wireless communication 854 Show data context 188 Show data context
238. Other transport and communication 17 Show data context 9 Show data context
239. Storage 6 Show data context 1 Show data context
XX. DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES 4,676 Show data context 3,986 Show data context
240. Dealing in coal, builders' materials, etc. 414 Show data context 73 Show data context
241. Dealing in other industrial materials 126 Show data context 22 Show data context
242. Wholesale distribution of food and drink 116 Show data context 64 Show data context
243. Retail distribution of food and drink 1,692 Show data context 1,241 Show data context
244. Wholesale distribution of non-food goods 265 Show data context 100 Show data context
245. Retail distribution of non-food goods 1,835 Show data context 2,169 Show data context
246. Retail sales of sweets, tobacco, papers 228 Show data context 317 Show data context
XXI. INSURANCE, BANKING AND FINANCE 635 Show data context 209 Show data context
250. Insurance, banking and finance 635 Show data context 209 Show data context
XXII. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE 2,895 Show data context 730 Show data context
260. National government service 578 Show data context 272 Show data context
265. Local government service 2,317 Show data context 458 Show data context
XXIII. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,842 Show data context 3,338 Show data context
270. Accountancy 61 Show data context 23 Show data context
271. Education 606 Show data context 1,208 Show data context
272. Law 51 Show data context 67 Show data context
273. Medical and dental services 734 Show data context 1,845 Show data context
274. Religion 153 Show data context 80 Show data context
279. Other professional and business services 237 Show data context 115 Show data context
XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 1,834 Show data context 4,700 Show data context
280. Theatres, cinemas, etc. 203 Show data context 235 Show data context
281. Sport, other recreations and betting 193 Show data context 118 Show data context
285. Catering, hotels, etc. 466 Show data context 1,775 Show data context
286. Laundries 270 Show data context 886 Show data context
287. Dry cleaning, job dyeing, etc. 41 Show data context 119 Show data context
288. Hairdressing and manicure 164 Show data context 207 Show data context
290. Private domestic service (resident) 6 Show data context 392 Show data context
291. Private domestic service (non-resident) 69 Show data context 802 Show data context
299. Other services 422 Show data context 166 Show data context
NOT STATED AND ILL-DEFINED INDUSTRY 26 Show data context 9 Show data context

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