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From: Pete Redwood <>
Subject: Re: Somerset Occupations
Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 19:51:51 +0000
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Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:12:32 -0000
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/Can anyone recommend any books or has information about the life of the
ordinary people living in Somerset during the late 17th, 18th and 19th
centuries as I wish to put 'flesh on the bones' of my Somerset ancestors who
lived in the small villages around Taunton. Their occupations varied from
ag. labs, farmers, a wreath hurdle maker- (have I transcribed that
correctly - what is a 'wreath!')
/I suspect the word 'and' is missing here and should read wreath (as in hoop of flowers or vegetation) _and_ hurdle (as in fence panel to contain animals etc) maker since they both require similar techniques to make./
, a glover and thatchers. Any little bit of
information would be welcome.
Thanks, Lynda

/I picked up a 24 page booklet in the Tourist Information office in Taunton last year when I was down there entitled "Victorian Somerset - John Hodges - Farm Labourer". It was published in 1978 by Friends of the Abbey Barn, Glastonbury and tells the day to day life of a farm labourer during the reign of Queen Victoria. It covers the life of a labourer from birth through to death. Perhaps some of our Somerset residents can advise if, and where, it can still be obtained.

Regards
Pete Redwood
Guild of One Name Studies
Researching Redwood, Redward and Ridewood worldwide

www.predwood.chraitydays.co.uk




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