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What was the job of your grandmother?

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Dee1012 Thu 01-May-25 09:11:24

My maternal grandmother left school when she was 13/14 and worked in the Meccano factory in Liverpool until she married and had children, as the children grew older, she cleaned private houses for a couple of people.

My paternal grandmother left school around the same age and worked in a shop...from what I can recall, very long hours. After she married and had children, she didn't work but her health wasn't good at all.

escaped Thu 01-May-25 09:05:39

My maternal grandma was the wife of a clergyman.
My paternal grandma was the wife of a stockbroker.
The former I guess had a "proper" job?

JackyB Thu 01-May-25 08:58:28

My maternal grandmother had 5 children and was a traditional housewife and mother - a very good one according to my own DM.

My paternal grandmother was in service. She married the master's son. He fell in love with her when he heard her singing whilst doing the dishes, or at least that is what I have been told. They were ostracised from the family for that. I never knew any of them. But I have no idea about working conditions in those days.

Pinkwriter Thu 01-May-25 08:51:04

I believe my grandma´s job was sewing, and washing and ironing clothes.
I am doing a little research about other jobs women had.
Do you know if your grandma had to quit school to start working? How many hours did she work? How old was she when she started?
Please share your stories.
Thanks!