Hello Margrat,
I had a look for Thomas Bates and found a few for you.
Mechanic, 9 Oldham St Salford
Bricklayer, Haughton st off Rochdale Rd
French Polisher, 3 "Febbait" ? St off Rochdale rd
Labourer, 7 "barr"? St Salford
Dyer, 122 Ashley Lane
Warehouseman, 38 Blooms st Ancoats
Tailor, Mellors courts Ledger st
There were 2 that the writing was so bad It is what I believe it to be.
Black Sheep