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Sonrichard
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occupation. Bricks Putters Down?
« on: Monday 27 July 09 22:45 UTC (UK) »
In 1911 census my aunts aged 20 and 17 their occupation was Bricks Putters Down.  What did that job entail?
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gortonboy
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Re: occupation. Bricks Putters Down?
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 28 July 09 01:39 UTC (UK) »
hi,,are you sure it says putters ?  a putter was someone employed to haul coal tubs in a coal mine,,,,,a pugger was someone employed by brickmakers to produce clay paste by treading like grapes,,,usually women and or children,,,,regards,,,Mike,
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Sonrichard
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Re: occupation. Bricks Putters Down?
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 28 July 09 21:46 UTC (UK) »
puggers sounds better as it was in staffordshire.  thank you. Clare R
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