What's the occupation in this 1871 census?

[Flattybasher9]

I would say that it is written as "Ironing".
The first letter does not match the "B" or "P" which are obvious from the other names/placenames on the page.

Regards


Malky

[forte]

I think Braiding is the most likely.  If you look at the occuipation of John Hurry Platelayer below, the P is very different to the first letter of this occupation  so I think the majority answer is correct.

[Flattybasher9]

"I think Braiding is the most likely.  If you look at the occuipation of John Hurry Platelayer below, the P is very different to the first letter of this occupation  so I think the majority answer is correct."

You may wish to reconsider your decision after looking at the third bottom place name.

Regards

Malky

[ShaunJ]

I also think it's Branding. The "d" is identical to the final letter in Lloyd at the top of the full page (RG10/5382, page 58)

[Mike in Cumbria]

Looked to me like Branding before I read the other replies - looks like Stan has it sorted (again).

[Treetotal]

I too see branding and reached that conclusion before seeing Stan's response.
Carol