Bolli of "Pritchard Rd", Glass Blower, 1900

[LSt1603]

Hello everyone,

Would someone be able help me find a Mr. Bolli, a glass manufacturer on "Pritchard Rd"?
I don't think there ever was a Pritchard Road, so it must be either Pritchett Street or Pritchatts Road.

My ancestor under his employ lived at 26 Court, New John Street in October 1900.

Many thanks.

-L

 

[pjmburns]

Not a glass blower but 1900 Kelly's directory has this entry

 

[Pedrocut]

Can only find one mention of a Pritchard Rd in 1902 when a conjurer of that address was sent to prison.

 

[LSt1603]

Not a glass blower but 1900 Kelly's directory has this entry
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Thanks very much Janice. The adjutant must have been tired with all those mistakes, no wonder I couldn't find him!

 

[pjmburns]

I would imagine your relative could have been a glass blower for John Bolas. That being a different skill from bevelling.
As for Pritchard/Pritchett - blame a Brummie accent??

 

[mikejee]

Interestingly , in the 1912 electoral roll there was a Catherine Carroll living at no 6 ct 5 Princip St.Verbally Princip and Pritchard are not too different, but almost certainly a coincidence