Monday and it's the start of the working week for many. Enjoying the social history of the everyday folks, it interests me how quickly the knowledge of some jobs are lost. Sometimes as recently as the Census the entries have us scratching our heads. Family research has shown me that most of my lot were agricultural labourers or coach trimmers so no query there but this little gem might amuse you http://www.worldthroughthelens.com/family-history/old-occupations.php
Arilx
The life and adventures of a mildly dotty old bird.
Monday, 19 October 2015
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