A Farrier makes and fits shoes to horses, a trade which was central to daily life before motorised transport. Properly shoeing horses is an important responsibility, as it prevents damage to horses’ h…
Were your family Trades people? Why not look them up in the attached Trade Directories an extract from the University of Leicester collection covering 1828 to 1919
Pigots 1828
Crowland
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A wheelwright, or wainwright, builds and repairs wheels in the traditional manner for horse-drawn vehicles such as carts, carriages, and wagons. The craft began in ancient Mesopotamia, over 6000 years…
