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Bell turners

sistersue61

master brummie
Hi,my great-grandfather was a bell turner on 1911 census,living in Oxford Street.
Does anyone have any ideas who he may have worked for?
Thanks, Sue
 
Here are the Bell founders from the 1910 Kellys. None very close:, but all accessible
Allcock Bros.24,26&28King Edward's rd
Barwell James Ltd. (established 1784), general brass cock & bell founders, 39 & 40 Great Hampton street
Bisseker Hy. 11 to 15 NewBartholomw.st
Carr Charles Ltd. Grove la. Smethwick
Clews James & Sons Ltd. 195 Aston rd
Jefferies Thomas & Co. 59 Pritchett st
Sheppard Samuel, Fleet street
Watkins Jas. & Co. 12 Holland st.Parade
 
Thanks Mike, at least I know that there were places he could have worked reasonably locally.
Nick, hadn't thought about being anything different, wil review the census.
Thanks both,
Sue
 
A couple of adverts from the Bell News March 1890 for Birmingham bell founders.
 

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