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sponge maker

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Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 13 May 2007 10:00

Have you found him in 1891 and 1901 ito see if his occupation is similar? Gwyn

Frances

Frances Report 12 May 2007 21:00

thanks i have no idea it just says on a wed cert he was a sponge maker only holborn london is a bit away from the sea ragards fran

KempinaPartyhat

KempinaPartyhat Report 12 May 2007 18:24

when I was a kid ...1964...there use to be a biscuit factory in that area...I know its a long shoot My mum worked there in the early 50's sorry cant remember anymore than that I know these dates are not near the ones you want but ...the biscuit factory in Reading is 150 years old

Frances

Frances Report 12 May 2007 17:45

can anyone tell me were in holborn in 1896 they would have made sponges, i have looked on different occupations sites and cannt find any thing i dont think they are the edible type either. thanks fran