machine fitter

[Antonia]

I have machine fitter listed as an occupation on 1901 census.
No indication of employer other than foundry.
Where would I look for a list of foundries in Preston?

[Peter Goodey]

Where would I look for a list of foundries in Preston?
In a county/local trade directory, if you think it's worth the effort.

For example, there's a 1917 directory of Preston online at http://www.historicaldirectories.org/

(I'm guessing you mean Preston, Lancashire - you didn't say)

[Paul Marshall]

I presume you mean Preston in Lancashire ...

You could try Preston Harris Library (http://www.lancscc.gov.uk/libraries/librarydetails/libcon.asp?name=Preston%20Harris)

There were and still are a lot of foundries there, iron and brass

Try looking in the Trades Directories (http://www.historicaldirectories.org/)

Paul

[Antonia]

Hi Peter and Paul,

Thank you for the info.

Yes, I was referring to Preston, Lancashire.

I'll look through the directories.