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 26,368 Show data context 12,484 Show data context
Married women (included in Total) 0 Show data context 5,358 Show data context
Employers 427 Show data context 48 Show data context
Managers - general managers, directors, etc. 347 Show data context 33 Show data context
Managers - of branch or primary departments 908 Show data context 216 Show data context
Managers - of office or subsidiary departments 222 Show data context 9 Show data context
Operatives - in Social Classes I and II 2,178 Show data context 1,534 Show data context
Operatives - others 21,194 Show data context 10,375 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Articled clerks and apprentices. 659 Show data context 46 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Part-time workers. 79 Show data context 1,817 Show data context
Included in Operatives - Unpaid assistants. 7 Show data context 51 Show data context
Working on own account. 1,092 Show data context 269 Show data context
I. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHING 79 Show data context 15 Show data context
1. Agriculture and horticulture 72 Show data context 15 Show data context
2. Forestry 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
3. Fishing 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
II. MINING AND QUARRYING 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
10. Coal mining 1 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 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
19. Other mining and quarrying 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
III. CERAMICS, GLASS, CEMENT, ETC. 210 Show data context 42 Show data context
20. Bricks and fireclay goods 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
21. China and earthenware (lncl. glazed tiles) 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
22. Glass (other than containers) 47 Show data context 21 Show data context
23. Glass containers 3 Show data context 1 Show data context
24. Cement 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
29. Other non-metalliferous mining manufactures 158 Show data context 20 Show data context
IV. CHEMICALS AND ALLIED TRADES 408 Show data context 393 Show data context
30. Coke ovens and by-product works 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
31,33. Chemicals, dyes, explosives, fireworks 65 Show data context 77 Show data context
32. Pharmaceutical, toilet preparations, etc. 99 Show data context 227 Show data context
34. Paint and varnish 31 Show data context 4 Show data context
35. Soap, candles, polishes, ink, matches 208 Show data context 84 Show data context
36. Mineral oil refining 4 Show data context 0 Show data context
39. Other oils, greases, glue, etc. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
V. METAL MANUFACTURE 360 Show data context 49 Show data context
40. Blast furnaces 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
41. Iron, steel melting, rolling, etc., n.e.s. 19 Show data context 1 Show data context
42. Iron foundries 278 Show data context 25 Show data context
43. Sheets and tinplate 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
44. Iron and steel tubes 5 Show data context 2 Show data context
49. Non-ferrous metals smelting, rolling, etc. 57 Show data context 21 Show data context
VI. ENGINEERING, SHIPBUILDING AND ELECTRICAL GOODS 2,039 Show data context 583 Show data context
50. Shipbuilding and ship repairing 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
51. Marine engineering 9 Show data context 2 Show data context
52. Agricultural machinery (except tractors) 62 Show data context 4 Show data context
53. Boilers and boilerhouse plant 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
54. Machine tools and engineers' small tools 171 Show data context 26 Show data context
55. Stationary engines 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
56. Textile machinery and accessories 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
58. Constructional engineering 34 Show data context 3 Show data context
57,69. Other non-electrical engineering 1,057 Show data context 154 Show data context
70. Electrical machinery 378 Show data context 186 Show data context
71. Electrical wires and cables 9 Show data context 5 Show data context
72. Telegraph and telephone apparatus 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
73. Wireless apparatus and gramophones 29 Show data context 18 Show data context
74. Wireless valves and electric lamps 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
75. Batteries and accumulators 56 Show data context 64 Show data context
79. Other electrical goods 216 Show data context 114 Show data context
VII. VEHICLES 1,943 Show data context 175 Show data context
80. Manufacture of motor vehicles and cycles 1,236 Show data context 127 Show data context
81. Motor repairers and garage 356 Show data context 22 Show data context
82,83. Manufacture of aircraft; vehicle parts 324 Show data context 25 Show data context
84. Railway locomotive shops 7 Show data context 0 Show data context
85. Other locomotive manufacture 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
86. Manufacture and repair of wagons, etc. 18 Show data context 0 Show data context
89. Carts, perambulators, etc. 1 Show data context 1 Show data context
VIII. METAL GOODS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED 520 Show data context 106 Show data context
90. Tools and cutlery 24 Show data context 3 Show data context
91. Bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, nails, etc. 9 Show data context 1 Show data context
92. Iron and steel forgings, n.e.s. 15 Show data context 0 Show data context
95. Wire and wire manufactures 256 Show data context 80 Show data context
94. Hollow-ware 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
95. Brass manufactures 1 Show data context 0 Show data context
99. Metal industries not elsewhere specified 207 Show data context 22 Show data context
IX. PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, JEWELLERY, ETC. 806 Show data context 434 Show data context
100. Scientific, etc. instruments, etc. 759 Show data context 431 Show data context
101. Manufacture and repair of watches, etc. 26 Show data context 2 Show data context
102. Jewellery; refining of precious metals 13 Show data context 1 Show data context
103. Musical instruments 8 Show data context 0 Show data context
X. TEXTILES 171 Show data context 15 Show data context
110. Cotton spinning, doubling, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
111. Cotton weaving, etc. 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
112. Woollen and worsted 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
113. Rayon, nylon, etc., production 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
114. Rayon, nylon, etc., weaving and silk 1 Show data context 0 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 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
118. Hosiery, and other knitted goods 4 Show data context 4 Show data context
119. Lace 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
120. Carpets 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
121. Narrow fabrics 1 Show data context 3 Show data context
122. Made-up textiles 0 Show data context 3 Show data context
123. Textile finishing, etc. 2 Show data context 1 Show data context
129. Other textile industries 163 Show data context 4 Show data context
XI. LEATHER, LEATHER GOODS AND FUR 70 Show data context 34 Show data context
130. Leather (tanning, dressing); fellmongery 38 Show data context 13 Show data context
131. Leather goods 30 Show data context 19 Show data context
132. Fur 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
XII. CLOTHING 163 Show data context 212 Show data context
140. Tailoring 62 Show data context 83 Show data context
141. Dressmaking 3 Show data context 73 Show data context
142. Overalls, shirts, underwear, etc. 3 Show data context 4 Show data context
143. Hats, caps and millinery 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
147. Dress industries not elsewhere specified 2 Show data context 38 Show data context
148. Manufacture of boots, shoes, etc. 5 Show data context 1 Show data context
149. Repair of boots and shoes 88 Show data context 11 Show data context
XIII. FOOD, DRINK AND TOBACCO 903 Show data context 563 Show data context
150. Grain milling 6 Show data context 2 Show data context
151. Bread and flour confectionery 173 Show data context 66 Show data context
152. Biscuits 58 Show data context 126 Show data context
153. Meat and meat products 62 Show data context 29 Show data context
154. Milk products 65 Show data context 13 Show data context
155. Sugar and glucose 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
156. Cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery 88 Show data context 209 Show data context
157. Preserving of fruit and vegetables 29 Show data context 46 Show data context
162. Food industries not elsewhere specified 52 Show data context 37 Show data context
163. Brewing and malting 353 Show data context 33 Show data context
164. Wholesale bottling 5 Show data context 0 Show data context
168. Other drink industries 12 Show data context 0 Show data context
169. Tobacco 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
XIV. MANUFACTURES OF WOOD AND CORK 211 Show data context 42 Show data context
170. Timber 43 Show data context 1 Show data context
171. Furniture and upholstery 93 Show data context 34 Show data context
172. Shop and office fitting 38 Show data context 1 Show data context
173. Wooden containers and baskets 16 Show data context 6 Show data context
179. Miscellaneous wood and cork manufactures 21 Show data context 0 Show data context
XV. PAPER AND PRINTING 4,960 Show data context 1,252 Show data context
180. Paper and board 121 Show data context 30 Show data context
181. Wallpaper 2 Show data context 0 Show data context
182. Cardboard boxes, cartons, etc. 33 Show data context 85 Show data context
183. Manufactures of paper and board n. e. s. 26 Show data context 41 Show data context
186. Printing, publishing, papers, periodicals 1,171 Show data context 126 Show data context
189. Other printing, publishing, etc. 3,607 Show data context 970 Show data context
XVI. OTHER MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES 580 Show data context 369 Show data context
190. Rubber 279 Show data context 48 Show data context
191. Linoleum, leather cloth, etc. 0 Show data context 2 Show data context
192. Brushes and brooms 7 Show data context 16 Show data context
193. Toys, games and sports requisites 3 Show data context 7 Show data context
194. Miscellaneous stationers' goods 21 Show data context 37 Show data context
195. Production and printing of cinema films 2 Show data context 2 Show data context
199. Miscellaneous manufacturing industries 268 Show data context 257 Show data context
XVII. BUILDING AND CONTRACTING 2,362 Show data context 76 Show data context
200. Building 1,926 Show data context 41 Show data context
201. Electric wiring and contracting 201 Show data context 32 Show data context
202. Civil engineering contracting 235 Show data context 3 Show data context
XVIII. GAS, ELECTRICITY AND WATER 984 Show data context 142 Show data context
210. Gas 432 Show data context 104 Show data context
211. Electricity 397 Show data context 27 Show data context
212. Water 155 Show data context 11 Show data context
XIX. TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION 2,570 Show data context 477 Show data context
220. Railways 1,247 Show data context 170 Show data context
221. Tramway and omnibus service 570 Show data context 95 Show data context
222. Other road passenger transport 64 Show data context 1 Show data context
223. Goods transport by road 140 Show data context 8 Show data context
224. Sea transport 23 Show data context 1 Show data context
225. Port, river and canal transport 13 Show data context 10 Show data context
226. Harbour, dock, canal, etc. service 37 Show data context 12 Show data context
227. Air transport 0 Show data context 0 Show data context
228. Postal, telegraph, wireless communication 450 Show data context 172 Show data context
238. Other transport and communication 11 Show data context 4 Show data context
239. Storage 15 Show data context 4 Show data context
XX. DISTRIBUTIVE TRADES 2,949 Show data context 2,320 Show data context
240. Dealing in coal, builders' materials, etc. 393 Show data context 80 Show data context
241. Dealing in other industrial materials 128 Show data context 13 Show data context
242. Wholesale distribution of food and drink 233 Show data context 79 Show data context
243. Retail distribution of food and drink 815 Show data context 575 Show data context
244. Wholesale distribution of non-food goods 189 Show data context 58 Show data context
245. Retail distribution of non-food goods 1,083 Show data context 1,394 Show data context
246. Retail sales of sweets, tobacco, papers 108 Show data context 121 Show data context
XXI. INSURANCE, BANKING AND FINANCE 521 Show data context 314 Show data context
250. Insurance, banking and finance 521 Show data context 314 Show data context
XXII. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEFENCE 1,435 Show data context 740 Show data context
260. National government service 765 Show data context 565 Show data context
265. Local government service 670 Show data context 175 Show data context
XXIII. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 938 Show data context 1,577 Show data context
270. Accountancy 47 Show data context 20 Show data context
271. Education 299 Show data context 469 Show data context
272. Law 76 Show data context 82 Show data context
273. Medical and dental services 316 Show data context 916 Show data context
274. Religion 71 Show data context 31 Show data context
279. Other professional and business services 129 Show data context 59 Show data context
XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES 1,155 Show data context 2,526 Show data context
280. Theatres, cinemas, etc. 91 Show data context 130 Show data context
281. Sport, other recreations and betting 95 Show data context 33 Show data context
285. Catering, hotels, etc. 338 Show data context 1,045 Show data context
286. Laundries 246 Show data context 592 Show data context
287. Dry cleaning, job dyeing, etc. 19 Show data context 47 Show data context
288. Hairdressing and manicure 84 Show data context 130 Show data context
290. Private domestic service (resident) 3 Show data context 241 Show data context
291. Private domestic service (non-resident) 105 Show data context 258 Show data context
299. Other services 174 Show data context 50 Show data context
NOT STATED AND ILL-DEFINED INDUSTRY 26 Show data context 28 Show data context

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