Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1
Introduction to Trade and Crafts
Occupation Records
Chapter 2
Guilds
The Great Twelve Livery Companies
Tracing Guild Ancestors
Chapter 3
Training and Working Conditions
Training and Apprenticeships
Indentures and Deeds of Apprenticeship
Pay
School Leaving Age
Working Hours
Holidays
Pensions
Health and Safety
Trade Unions and Friendly Societies
Chapter 4
Merchants and Mercers
Ships and Shipping Resources
Coal Merchants
Coffee, Chocolate, Tea Merchants; Shops and Houses
Mercers
Tobacconists and Tobacco Merchants
Victuallers
Vintners/Wine Merchants
Chapter 5
Shopkeepers
Bakers and Confectioners
Butchers
Costermongers, Pedlars and Hawkers
Drapers
Fishmongers
Greengrocers/Fruiterers
Grocers
Haberdashers
Ironmongers
Chapter 6
Builders and the Building Trade
Auctioneers and House Agents
Bricklayers
Brickmakers
Carpenters, Joiners, Turners and Sawyers
Road Builders and Menders
Painters
Stone Masons
Thatchers
Chapter 7
Smiths and Metal Workers
Blacksmiths
Goldsmiths and Silversmiths
Jewellers and Watch/Clockmakers
Locksmiths
Chapter 8
Cordwainers and Shoemakers
Bootmakers
Shoe Factories
Clogmakers
Unions
Records
Places to Visit
Chapter 9
Clothing and Allied Trades
Tailors
Dressmakers and Seamstresses
Hat Making
Straw Hat Making
Milliners
Button Makers
Glovers
Lacemaking
Chapter 10
Other Trades
Coopers
Printers, Bookbinders and Stationers
Saddle and Harness Makers
Wheelwrights and Coachbuilders
Chapter 11
Other Genealogical Resources
Select Bibliography and Further Reading