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~Twiglet~

~Twiglet~ Report 2 Sep 2007 13:13

Does anyone know if in the 1890's a GPO wireman is basically the same as a telegraphist?

InspectorGreenPen

InspectorGreenPen Report 2 Sep 2007 13:40

I would have though that a wireman was the person who climbed up the poles and connected the lines together, or wired up the connections in the exchange, perhaps?

~Twiglet~

~Twiglet~ Report 2 Sep 2007 14:08

Ok thanks

Fian

Fian Report 3 Sep 2007 00:35

Hi Dee
gooogle Index of old occupations this will tell you its a very good website to find out what the odd occupations of your ancestors where one of mine was a finsman no idea and sadly the site didnt list it either but i suspect it will for your occupation
good luck
Fi