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Railway Employment in the Village 1841-1911

Researcher: Barbara Jackson

An analysis of the census data will be made to assess what proportion of the working population in the village were dependent on the railway. To include not only plate layers etc but also other trades dependent on the railway such as travelling salesmen.

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