SearchThere is also a Journals search index in the Members Area.Currently displaying: 1 result. Clear the searchYou've searched for:tags: "work" x Search term Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest What's that Job 9 Oct 2023 (11am) - Via Zoom. When we find familiar jobs in our family tree, we usually have a good sense of the kind of work they involved and the industry we need to explore if we're to discover more. But what if you encountered a labbet amongst your ancestors? A lumpman? Or a water gilder? Far more than just a quick cross-checking point between record sets, occupations can yield rich insights into an ancestor’s daily existence, social status, and role within their local community. In this talk, we’ll delve into a range of resources and strategies for demystifying unfamiliar historical occupations, including some Oxfordshire-specific jobs and industries.