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Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 7 Nov 2006 17:00

Please could someone tell me what Trade directories are please thank you Margaret x

Sam

Sam Report 7 Nov 2006 17:02

They are a bit like phone books (without phone numbers). They list all the trades persons for a particular place. Some list private residents as well. Sam x

Margaretfinch

Margaretfinch Report 7 Nov 2006 18:33

Thankyou Sam and Ann, I heard back from a place today and they said my nan was in the trade directories from 1931 -1975 but I do not know for what reason. Margaret