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Title: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: queencorgi1 on Thursday 20 June 24 16:40 BST (UK)
Just a quickie -- I wondered whether to put this in 'handwriting deciphering' but then thought it might be an occupation more quickly recognised in Wales. I cannot read what Richard Gethin did! It looks like 'Robb charmer' to me. Any thoughts? Would be most grateful.
Title: Re: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 20 June 24 16:42 BST (UK)
Roll Turner  :-\
Title: Re: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: BumbleB on Thursday 20 June 24 16:46 BST (UK)
Not sure about the first word, but I would agree with rosie99 about "Turner".

Title: Re: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: bevbee on Thursday 20 June 24 16:48 BST (UK)
Roll turner?
Title: Re: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 20 June 24 16:49 BST (UK)
http://www.kidwellyhistory.co.uk/Industry/TinWorkers.htm

Mentions Roll Turners
Title: Re: An occupation in Briton Ferry
Post by: queencorgi1 on Thursday 20 June 24 16:50 BST (UK)
Yes! Roll turner in a tin works. You will see that his sons also worked at the tin works. Thank you!!!