Hi,
I wonder if someone can help with answering a question that has puzzled me for ages. My ancestors came from Shenstone/Weeford Staffs,but further along the line ended up in Aston B'Ham. Why I am guessing is because social conditions,lack of work ?I imagine it was a very rural area.Did something happen then,crop failure,farmer they worked for died??? How did they know where to go to and that when they did,whether there would be work when they got there or somewhere to live. Trying to think what it must have been like late 18th early 19th century...it couldnt have been easy. What would the housing have been like then. We all see pictures of Victorian back houses,when were they built?....I think its fascinating. Theories or answers would be a big help .Thanks
I wonder if someone can help with answering a question that has puzzled me for ages. My ancestors came from Shenstone/Weeford Staffs,but further along the line ended up in Aston B'Ham. Why I am guessing is because social conditions,lack of work ?I imagine it was a very rural area.Did something happen then,crop failure,farmer they worked for died??? How did they know where to go to and that when they did,whether there would be work when they got there or somewhere to live. Trying to think what it must have been like late 18th early 19th century...it couldnt have been easy. What would the housing have been like then. We all see pictures of Victorian back houses,when were they built?....I think its fascinating. Theories or answers would be a big help .Thanks