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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => London and Middlesex => Topic started by: willis on Thursday 03 May 12 19:32 BST (UK)
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Hi All
I have many relations from the Southwark area in the latter park of the 19th century. Many are listed as Boilermakers. When I google Boilermakers in Southwark I find time and time again peoples trees with occupation listed as Boilermaker. Does anybody know where all these Boilermakers worked ? Was there a large factory in Southwark or several small ones ?
Any thoughts or ideas greatfully recived.
Willis
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Hi Willis
Here's George Waller & Co in Park Street:
http://www.gsia.org.uk/smart/c40.jpg
J B Gapp in Union Street:
http://london1912.co.uk/streets/GreatGuildfordStreet.shtml
According to this, in 1862 boilermakers were to be found in the east of London, but hatters were to be found in Southwark!
http://www.victorianlondon.org/districts/professions.htm
Were boilers used in steam trains? I was thinking of London Bridge and all the other southern rail stations in the Southwark area.
KR
Gaie
Here's another:
Kinnell & Co, Southwark, on page 22
http://www.helm.org.uk/upload/pdf/HeatingVentilation.pdf?1335847602
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West Bermondsey: C W Trotman's Steam and Range Boiler Works in Long Lane:
http://londonphotographs.co.uk/bermondseyleaflet.pdf
Southwark's industrial heritage:
http://www.lostindustry.org.uk/industries.htm
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Were boilers used in steam trains? I was thinking of London Bridge and all the other southern rail stations in the Southwark area.
Definitly boilers used. The railway firms would have employed quite a few boilermakers although he may not have been employed by the railways it is most likely.
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Were boilers used in steam trains? I was thinking of London Bridge and all the other southern rail stations in the Southwark area.
Definitly boilers used. The railway firms would have employed quite a few boilermakers although he may not have been employed by the railways it is most likely.
Oh good ;D I think there was an engine yard next to the Old Kent Road back in the day. My lot were train drivers and guards and lived in Southwark /Bermondsey too.
KR
Gaie
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Here is an apprentice boilermaker although in the GWR works at Swindon; http://www.flickr.com/photos/swindonlocal/4534725317/
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Thank you for the information so far received. It gives me a starting point. Any other info much appreciated.
Willis