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Explanations of occupations of the people who lived on the North Side of Tavistock Street in Bedford
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bird stuffer |
A taxidermist, someone who stuffs and mounts birds for display. |
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confectioner |
Someone who makes or sells sweets and cakes. |
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clothier |
Someone who makes or sells clothes and fabrics for clothes. |
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draper |
Someone who sells cloth and sewing materials. |
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dyer |
Someone who dyes cloth. |
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hosier |
Someone who sells socks and stockings. |
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paperhanger |
A decorator, someone who hangs wallpaper. |
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porter |
Someone who carries packages, parcels and luggage or someone who is
on duty at a door or gate. |
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publican |
Someone who runs a public house or an inn. |
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tailor |
Someone who makes suits and coats (usually for men). |
| stationer | Someone who sells stationery: writing paper, envelopes, writing materials and office materials |
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