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Researching Brewery and Publican Ancestors by Simon Fowler (2nd Edition)
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Researching Brewery and Publican Ancestors (2nd Edition) by Simon Fowler is a practical and informative guide for family historians exploring ancestors who worked in the brewing and pub industries. In Victorian Britain, the number of licensed publicans peaked at over 100,000, making it highly likely that many people have family connections to this sector.
The book is divided into two main sections:
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Historical Overview – This part provides a concise survey of the evolution of brewing, pubs, inns, and alehouses, and the roles of the people who worked in them. It helps readers understand the social and economic context of their ancestors' lives and workplaces.
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Research Guidance – Fowler offers detailed advice on how to locate and interpret relevant records, including licensing registers, trade directories, census entries, and brewery archives. The guide also includes a glossary of industry terms, a short bibliography, and a list of useful websites to support further research.
Compact and accessible, this 47-page paperback is published by the Family History Partnership and is ideal for anyone tracing publican or brewery-related ancestry.
ISBN : 9781906280123