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Some Special Interests => Occupation Interests => Topic started by: Biker on Tuesday 07 December 04 16:29 GMT (UK)
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I found one of my relatives yesterday who lived in Clerkenwell in the 1850s. I've looked at the census itself and it is quite clear, his occupation is noted as: Ass Pickle Worker.
I am assuming he is a pickle factory worker of some sort. Or is it something else?
Notice that I haven't posted this in the Lighter Side forum although it seemed appropriate for a moment or two ;D
Regards
Jonathan
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;D
I should think its an assistant !!
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Ass-orted?
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:o ;D :D
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Like most trades, perhaps he was starting at the bottom and working his way up?
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Thanks for your 'considered' replies :)
On the serious side, I thought Clerkenwell would be an odd place for a pickle factory ...
Jonathan
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Apparently there were several such factories there, one being Batty & Co. One need not think of large factories for this nor even huge numbers of workers.
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I apologise in advance...
BUT you seem in a right pickle.
......GROAN.
SORRY.
Yup, I see Ass as assistant frequently, especially for drapers and grocers.
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I think, at least, I really hope that it means assistant. If not....better not to ask. LOL!!!
I think this could almost be classified as a "don't assk..don't tell policy." Sorry. :-[
Minime
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Thanks for the riotious input. I must admit I smiled when I saw it. I will look up the Batty & Co company if I can, thanks Hackstaple.
Cheers
Jonathan
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Posts Like This Makes Family History Worth Doing !! ;D ;D
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Pickled ;D
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The story gets even better (or do I mean worse :-\).
Apparently Batty & Co's Clerkenwell factory was famous for making Yarmouth bloater paste, whatever that might be! No, no, I really don't think I want to know.
Cheers
Jonathan
p.s. I think this thread might more legitimately belong in the Lighter Side now ;)
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Having recently returned from visiting someone in hospital this "tea time", I think I'd prefer bloater paste!
Casalguidi
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Bloater paste and pickles???? What a nasty sounding combination. That's a DEFINATE "Don't assk and don't tell!!!!!" ;D
Minime
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Bloater is a fish and Yarmouth, BUT I guess they mean Great Yarmouth, at the seaside, in Norfolk which is much bigger :o
So fish paste and pickles! EEEEEUUUGGGGGHHHHHH!! That souns sooooo gross. I feel queasy already.
The Origin of the Yarmouth Bloater
Exactly when the first Yarmouth Bloater was made is not clear, but it is believed to have been around 1835 when a herring-curer named Bishop had a happy misfortune.
It transpired that one night a quantity of fresh herrings had been missed and not processed, so as not to waste these fish Bishop is said to have covered them in salt, spitted them and hung them up in the smokehouse.
On his return the next morning he was amazed by their colour and taste and so proceeded to perfect the cure.
In 1919 a Mr J W de Caux J.P. wrote – “A real Yarmouth bloater is a full herring slightly salted and smoked; it should be eaten within two or three days, as it will not ‘keep’ long, and soon loses its flavour”
Bloater Savoury
This was very popular in Edwardian times, when it was served with toast or Suffolk Rusks as an appetizer or a savoury.
2 Bloaters or smoked mackerel
50g (2oz) Butter, softened
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Egg Yolks
Cayenne Pepper, to taste
Lemon Juice, to taste
Grill the bloaters on both sides, then remove the skin and bones and flake.
Add the butter to the fish and blend well.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper.
Bind with the egg yolks and lemon juice.
Pass through a sieve to produce a smooth paste and turn into a dish.
Serve with fingers of hot toast or Suffolk Rusks.
Serves 2
BLLLLLLLUUUURRRRGGGGHHHHH SORRY :-X :-X :-X
Geoff.
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I knew that just didn't sound like a combination I wanted to know about. EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW!!!!!
And if anyone tells me they craved that when they were pregnant... I know... we all need help. LOL!!! ;)
Minime
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1911 price: 3d
2001 price: 43p
Bloater paste is a spread made from herrings that have been first salted and then smoked. Potted meats and fish pastes were popular for afternoon tea, and exploited a inexpensive method of meat preservation. The 1911 price is for own brand bloater paste, which was made in the firm’s factory from 1890 until the 1940s, which was packed in ceramic pots and available in a choice of large and small sizes. The 2001 price is for a 75g jar of Shippam’s bloater paste.
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Shippams had a factory in Chichester West Sussex, right in the town - pooh :-X I can still smell it ....
they are part of the Princes Group now, the old factory has closed, lovely old building still empty while they try to decide what to do with it.. I'm sure we've all had fish paste sarnies at some time or other, I know I have..
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Can't say that I've had any of the above mentioned. I really dislike fish though..sooo..I still have to pass. I know..d**&^ Americans are such wimps. LOL!!!
Minime
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It took a long time but it finally came to me :D
An Ass. Pickle Worker is one who pickles with Assetic Acid ???
Groans...groans... :-[