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Offline baytree1970

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Was an apprenticeship required to be able to trade?
« on: Thursday 04 January 24 14:10 GMT (UK) »
In the early 1800s, was it a requirement to have served a formal apprenticeship in order to carry on your trade?

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Re: Was an apprenticeship required to be able to trade?
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 04 January 24 14:11 GMT (UK) »
Trade as a what?
Not all occupations have an apprenticeship
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Re: Was an apprenticeship required to be able to trade?
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 04 January 24 14:26 GMT (UK) »
Cabinet maker / chair maker

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