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ear trumpet n. a horn-shaped device formerly used to direct sound into the ear of a hearing-impaired person. they come in all shapes and sizes. how true that is in life.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Jobsworth!

The 1911 census is particularly revealing about how my ancestors viewed themselves. My great grandfather listed his occupation as 'master builder'.....and my great grandmother as 'jack of all trades'. Why do I think that it was my great grandfather who entered both of these statements on the form?!
as written by oneeyednick at 4:12 am

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