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Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 23 Aug 2007 16:05

I would like to find out if a rellie, who was a "Master" Baker in the 1890s, is listed in a trade directory. Advise as to how to access these would be very much appreciated.

Kathlyn

RutlandBelle

RutlandBelle Report 23 Aug 2007 16:33

Hi try this site, it is really good. Just remove the brackets from around the dot.

http://www.historicaldirectories(.)org/

It is a Leicester Univesity project and absolutely fascinating

Jennifer

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Kathlyn

Kathlyn Report 23 Aug 2007 16:50

Hi Jennifer,

Had a quick look through but I will have to get my head round it first. Thanks for the info though.

Kathlyn

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 23 Aug 2007 17:41

I would imagine that the library closest to the address would have trade directories.

Some library staff will do a look-up for you if you don't live near enough to visit - however some charge for this and some don't - it all depends on how interested they are I think. I have had lots of help from library staff but some people haven't had such good luck.

Kath. x