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mill band maker?

A mill band worker may have been something to do with leatherwork or saddle making.

The Modern Records Centre at the University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL Phone no: +44(0) 76524219 may be able to help you.

website: www.warwick.ac.uk/go/modernrecordscentre
e-mail: archives@warwick.ac.uk

They have records of the Union of Saddlers, Harness makers, Collar Makers and Bridle Cutters, Mill Band makers and Leather Workers in Saddlery . Document reference M.S.S. 523, 2 volumes with dates 1891 to 1909. If you send them an e-mail they may be able to answer your questions about the trade or can maybe give you an additional lead to further information .

You may also find additional information at
www.unionancestors.co.uk/index.htm
There is information about tracing family histories of Union Workers.

Hope this helps your research
Louisa
 
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