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Occupation: Armourer

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Alistair

Alistair Report 8 Oct 2008 18:51

What would being an Armourer in 1720s Edinburgh entail?

Alistair

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 8 Oct 2008 19:03

Alistair

This is from old occupations site,
Made armour for wear or for buildings, ships etc. and now used to include armaments generally

This term is still used in todays Armed Forces

here is the link to old occupations which you may find useful in the future
http://rmhh.co.uk/
George

Researching:
My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Alistair

Alistair Report 8 Oct 2008 19:07

Thanks, George.

Alistair