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Basket Manufacturing

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Rob C

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I recently found that in Meriden Street, Digbeth there was a 'Basket Manufacturers' up until the 1920's. Apparently a Mr Hewitt owned it.

I'm wondering about the nature of the basket making - whether it was wicker or metal - and what processes/patterns they did.

can anyone help?
 
Rob C said:
I recently found that in Meriden Street, Digbeth there was a 'Basket Manufacturers' up until the 1920's. Apparently a Mr Hewitt owned it.

I'm wondering about the nature of the basket making - whether it was wicker or metal - and what processes/patterns they did.

can anyone help?
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My Great Grandfather surname Hewett ( not Hewitt) had a basket making factory in Digbeth Birmingham. Could this be the same person? He then moved to Great Packington and then Snitterfield
 
From a list of Warwickshire basketmakers 1881. Gives Name/other person, year and place of birth, residence in 1881.
 

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A map showing best estimate position for No. 61, interestingly on the 1881 census it is listed as 'BEING BUILT'
 

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Hi Rosiebdb, I have Hewitts who are in my family tree and look very much like yours they are living at 8 Smithfield St in 1891their names are William aged what looks like 48 his wife Emma aged 40 among his many children is a son named William aged 19 who is also a basket maker.They are all down as born in Birmingham.
regards B.J.Hewitt.
 
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