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Offline Weeford HoldcroftS

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Master Blacksmith Information
« on: Monday 13 July 20 11:04 BST (UK) »
I have three members of my family who were shown as Master Blacksmiths in the Census records. My questions are what did they have to do to gain the title Master Blacksmith and what records exist if any to back this up?

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Re: Master Blacksmith Information
« Reply #1 on: Monday 13 July 20 11:09 BST (UK) »
A Master tradesman is one who trains apprentices.

A blacksmith had to go through an apprenticeship, of 7 years (I believe?).
Then they became a Journeyman, doing work for other people (like a contractor).
Finally, when they were ready to settle down, they had their own premises and trained apprentices.
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Re: Master Blacksmith Information
« Reply #2 on: Monday 13 July 20 12:01 BST (UK) »
Thank you, I wondered if they had to take a formal examination in which they gained a qualification.

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