Dictionary of Old Occupations A-Z Index
Introduction to Jane's Glossary of old occupations
Welcome to my dictionary of old occupations, trades and jobs. In the course of my research work, I naturally come across many historic records showing job titles, trades or occupations which are no longer in common use. Having spent my time looking up job definitions from a variety of sources, I compiled my own glossary to help me with my family tree research.
I have decided to type up my notes to make an online dictionary of old occupations, and make this information available through my Family Researcher website as an aid to private individuals who are researching their own ancestors. When finished it may well be larger and more complete than other online historic resources.
This dictionary is my own work, and copyright Jane Hewitt. I sometimes find unauthorised (i.e. stolen) copies of my website content appearing on other people's websites. If you should read a group of identical glossary definitions elsewhere on the web, consider whether such sites are reputable or not.
The glossary is a big project and will take some time to complete. I intend to make regular updates to the list of old occupations, so please bear with me over the coming months!
Index of old occupations A-Z
Jobs are listed alphabetically by job title, so this index will help you browse through the dictionary to find interesting and obscure old occupations and their definitions.
You may also find the Site Search box on the top right useful for locating the definition of a particular trade or job.
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Want more detailed information on old occupations than my glossary? This book is what you are looking for. The book is a useful reference for any family tree research project. |
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As befits the man behind Baldrick, Tony Robinson has uncovered life in the underbelly of history. Whether it's swilling out the crotch of a knight's soiled armour after the battle of Agincourt, risking his neck in the rigging of HMS Victory, or as 'Groomer of the Stool' going to places where none of Henry VIII's six wives would venture, Tony endures the worst jobs imaginable to get to the bottom (sometimes literally) of the story. From the Roman invasion to the reign of Queen Victoria, Tony has met the challenge of seeking out the worst jobs of each era.
Richly illustrated with artwork, photographs and diagrams, "The Worst Jobs in History" really gets into the grime of how life was for ordinary people, and provides a vivid alternative (and fairly disgusting) history of Britain. |
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