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Claire in Lincs

Claire in Lincs Report 17 Mar 2004 16:09

Does anyone know what a 'Earth Puller' is?

krimpers

krimpers Report 17 Mar 2004 16:13

I THINK IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH DIGGING ROADS AND DRILLING ROADS!!!

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC)

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) Report 17 Mar 2004 17:15

Claire . . . . . I'm not sure, this is the nearest I could find . . . . . EARTH STOPPER A person employed to close up the entrances of a fox's earth before the hunt began Or it could relate to the contruction trade. . . . An other thought do you know his Father's trade that might give you an idea ? MIKE.

Dave the Tyke

Dave the Tyke Report 17 Mar 2004 18:36

Somewhere on a website I have seen a dictionary of unusual words if you can find it that may help. Many years ago the spoil from mine workings was pulled along the shafts and tunnels by men, women and children. I suspect that may be the trade you are looking for.

Claire in Lincs

Claire in Lincs Report 17 Mar 2004 19:16

Thank you everyone for your help.. Paul,,it makes me feel very sad to think little children would have had to drag sacks of earth through the darkness,,it surely was very dangerous,,,poor things,

Selena in South East London

Selena in South East London Report 18 Mar 2004 18:18

Hi, there is a website that gives old professions and occupations: gendocs(.)demon(.)co(.)uk/trades(.)html (remove brackets). Good luck

Keith

Keith Report 19 Mar 2004 00:55

Hi Claire, I think it may be an early form of "dragline". A large bucket type piece of equipment pulled across the ground by horses to move soil, most likely for road work as suggested by Isabel. Modern ones are huge and used in open cut mining. Type "dragline" into Google and you'll find a picture of one. Regards Keith F. Sunny Australia

Jayne

Jayne Report 19 Mar 2004 08:31

you could try this site http://rmhh(.)co(.)uk/occup/index(.)html remove brackets of course...lol