For anyone who has ancestors working in the leather trade, especially from the early to the middle 1800s. Ian Waller examines the history, the manufacturing processes and the working conditions. Expect to find tanners, curriers, leather merchants, shoemakers, saddle and harness makers, glove makers and many other jobs that involved leather, such as making balls, books, belts, hats and sporrans.
Ian gives us a comprehensive guide to the types of records that are available to enable you to find out more about ancestors’ work. The appendices hold detailed explanations of records held in specific parts of the country.
"Authoritative and jam-packed with information about British leather trades."
Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine
Author: Ian Waller.
Published: 2015