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Craft guilds in 19th century

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Susan

Susan Report 13 Sep 2008 18:42

One of my ancestors was a slipper-maker, moving from Journeyman to Master in 1901 (Manchester area). Were there any formal guilds for such crafts, and if so are any of their records searchable on-line?

Thanks

Susi

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 13 Sep 2008 18:46

Have a look here:-

http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/guild.html

Scroll down till you come to the paragraph headed "Craft Guilds".

Don't think it says where any records would be though.

Kath. x

Susan

Susan Report 13 Sep 2008 19:10

Thanks for that Kathleen,very interesting read but as you said no records.Dont know what to do next.Rethink.
Cheers
Susi