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Title: Beaster nets
Post by: meles on Thursday 29 September 05 17:07 BST (UK)

Two of my (female) ancestors are described as "beaster nets" in Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk in the 1871 census. The writing is quite clear, but the meaning is not. Any ideas what they did? I presume it's something to do with the fishing industry in those times.

thanks

meles

Title: Re: Beaster nets
Post by: Bryan. on Thursday 29 September 05 17:52 BST (UK)

Hi

Could it read BEATSTER.

Beatster.........Make or mended drift nets used in fishing. 

Bryan

Title: Re: Beaster nets
Post by: meles on Thursday 29 September 05 18:00 BST (UK)

It could indeed, and the definition makes perfect sense.

Thanks

meles

Title: Re: Beaster nets
Post by: doidy on Friday 23 February 18 14:56 GMT (UK)

I to have just found two rellies described as "Beaster's". I am so glad you posted this as it makes complete sense.  :)

Title: Re: Beaster nets
Post by: Flattybasher9 on Friday 23 February 18 15:39 GMT (UK)

http://www.ourgreatyarmouth.org.uk/page_id__67.aspx

Malky

Title: Re: Beaster nets
Post by: doidy on Friday 23 February 18 17:01 GMT (UK)

Wow! Amazing, thank you so much. Doidy  :) :)