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Victorian Occupations

A collection of the occupations or job descriptions of the people living in London in the 1890's.  Most of the descriptions are fairly self explanatory, I'll elaborate on the ones that aren't in due course.

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Ulnager examined the quality of woollen goods to be sold
Umbrella Cutter
Umbrella Frame Maker
Umbrella Maker
Undertaker
Unfortunate prostitute
Upholder An upholsterer, or someone who made quilts or mattresses. Also a cheapjack and seller of secondhand goods. Also someone who assisted an auctioneer.
Upholsterer
Upholsterer's Tunner
Upholsteress A female upholsterer.
Upright Worker A chimney sweep.

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