Help reading occupation please

The transcription in the 1939 register says "Fireman Upholsterer"



Do you think that is right?

Thanks

[Margaret in Burton]

I think it's more likely to be Foreman than Fireman Joan.

Thank you, Marg - that makes more sense

[Heather P T]

Yes, Foreman

[Phoenix]

Alternatively, he might be an upholsterer, but also have skills as a fireman - which might prove useful. I'm sure I read that they asked for useful skills as well as the trade you were actually engaged in.

Thank you Heather and Phoenix

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Alternatively, he might be an upholsterer, but also have skills as a fireman - which might prove useful. I'm sure I read that they asked for useful skills as well as the trade you were actually engaged in.

I think the person in question was female (Emma). I don't know whether there were female fire-fighters in 1939

And I guess "foreman" would be used regardless of the person's sex

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

LOL

I seem to have so many queries in the 1939 register - it's making me quite dizzy

[Merry]

Originally Posted by Muggins in Sussex

I seem to have so many queries in the 1939 register - it's making me quite dizzy

You are not alone!

Originally Posted by Merry

You are not alone!

Hi Merry

On that particular record, there are nine people (all open) and I have queries on 8 of them!

Now I see I can have the record put on to a mug or tea towel