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Susan

Susan Report 25 Mar 2009 08:16

Anyone any ideas.
I am trying to find a register or information on Shoemakers.
My gt gt gandfather started as a journeyman and graduated to Master
Shoemaker.He arrived in England form Russia Poland in 1894. In 1910
he had a shop in Bolton Lancashire.
I have tried directories for the shop,but no luck.How can I find out where he obtained his training or his masters in shoemaking? All ideas welcome

Thank you
Susan

Susan

Susan Report 25 Mar 2009 08:44

Thank you Jonesey
Will give that a go.

Alan

Alan Report 25 Mar 2009 09:04

You could try 'www.cordwainers.org'

Janet

Janet Report 25 Mar 2009 10:54

Hello Susan
When you say that your gt gt grandfather arrived from Russia/Poland could it be that he already had a trade from his father possibly? . Journeyman was mentioned on this board the other day, where a person was paid daily. Perhaps as an immigrant he might have done work anywhere to earn money then when he got established got his own shop and described himself as a master shoemaker having worked at least 16 yrs as a shoemaker. -JLe

Researching:
Mellors of Fulstone- Haighs of Fulstone- Haighs of Horbury -Fowlers of Sheffield -Ashton/Acomb of Keighley-Broadheads of Mearhouse-Nixons of Bradfield- Hopwood of Dewsbury and Elland-Procter/Proctors of Malham

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 25 Mar 2009 12:52

There is a shoe museum in Northamptonshire.

This should get you there - For more about Northampton's Central Museum and Art Gallery, including opening times, go to the official website: www.northampton.gov.uk/museums


Jill

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...