COOPER APRENTICESHIP

[Mike Fear]

My ggg grandfathers stated occupation was a cooper. Would he have served an apprenticeship if so would there be any records & where could I find them. I would think he trained in the late 1700s early 1800s, in London
Thank youMike

[Waitabit]

This popped up when I googled Coopers Apprentice:

www.
ukcraftfairs.com/coopering.asp

[Peter Goodey]

You should stand a reasonable chance of finding something. See this National Archives Research Guide (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=295)