Isn't the internet a wonderful thing? On a recent visit to the Town Hall in a nearby market town, I was fascinated by the many Guild shields on the walls depicting the local occupations from times gone by. Along with the ones we all recognise, e.g. Carpenters, Butchers, Skinners, Tanners etc. the shield for the Guild of Cordwainers was up there. I had never heard of Cordwainers (although I'm sure people from Leicestershire and Northamptonshire will be rolling their eyes!) but they were shoemakers and made new shoes from new leather, as opposed to Cobblers, who originally only repaired shoes.
Fascinating!
What have you found out lately, that you didn't know before? (Please, no cheating partners!)
