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An Occupation in 1861 All Saints Derby
« on: Tuesday 27 December 16 11:31 GMT (UK) »
Thomas Wain, as per the clipping was a Hawker of Bee ??? and this is where I need some assistance.

What did Thomas hawk/peddle?

Thomas Warin [sic] 22, Willow Row, All Saints, Derby, Derbyshire, England

[Registration district   Derby; Enumeration district: 22; Archive reference: RG09; Piece number: 2498; Folio number: 72; Page number: 20

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Re: An Occupation in 1861 All Saints Derby
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 27 December 16 11:34 GMT (UK) »
I see beesoms - (as in brush, broomsticks )
Dictionary says besom a broom made of twigs tied round a stick.
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Re: An Occupation in 1861 All Saints Derby
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 27 December 16 11:37 GMT (UK) »
Looks like the family had most areas covered- brooms, old clothes and shoes!
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Re: An Occupation in 1861 All Saints Derby
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 27 December 16 11:59 GMT (UK) »
Thanks candleflame;yes good linkage ;D

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