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Offline Yonks Ago

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"what was this"
« on: Thursday 30 August 18 08:52 BST (UK) »
Hello all,

I have found a relative who in 1901 who was a Corporation Sweeper..can any one -please be able to explain what this was..I have googled and keep coming up with Taxes.
Many Thanks
Yonks
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Re: "what was this"
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 30 August 18 09:02 BST (UK) »
Worked for Limerick Corporation sweeping the streets!
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« Reply #2 on: Thursday 30 August 18 09:04 BST (UK) »
Just don’t ask what the ‘Corporation muck cart’ was in my home town. ::)
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« Reply #3 on: Thursday 30 August 18 09:10 BST (UK) »
I won't, because your answer will probably be a load of rubbish!   ;D
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« Reply #4 on: Thursday 30 August 18 09:12 BST (UK) »
Mmm  :D  :o much worse...

Sorry for lowering the tone Yonks Ago.

We would now call the ‘Corporation’ the Council.
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« Reply #5 on: Thursday 30 August 18 14:17 BST (UK) »
Corporation in cities, County Council every where else.
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