Trend Setter?

[Diane Grant-Salmon]

In the 1960's (approximately), if a woman stayed home to look after the children and somebody asked her occupation, the answer was usually 'housewife'. I remember watching a TV quiz programme a few years ago, when a lady replied 'domestic engineer'. I laughed at the stupidity of this 'posh title' ........ just my opinion of course!

I found this entry yesterday for one of my lot.

CENSUS 1861 Ref: RG9/3404/4/2
Dwelling: Wharton Square, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire

John FAWCETT (52) Head Marr Card Maker b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Jane (51) Wife Marr House Manager b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Joseph (16) Son Single Wool Dyer b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
Thomas (14) Son Single Woollen Warehouseman b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire
William (11) Son Carpet Weaver b. Heckmondwike, Yorkshire

[busyglen]

How true...she must have had a strong personality! And.. it wasn't in the days of `supposedly' sexual equality!! But...don't start me off on `that' one!

Glenys

[Beebee]

Oh how 'PC' lol, and what about this, they are no longer 'dinner ladies' but 'midday assistants'. I can see it won't be long before we have 'Police Persons'.

[Blain]

I can see it won't be long before we have 'Police Persons'.

more likely

Law Implementation Officers