Harrow weaver

[Norfolk L-M20]

This ancestor was in Spitalfields area of London during the 1860s (born 1828). I believe that he was an immigrant from the Continent. He was quite insistent that he was a Harrow Weaver. He didn't as far as I know live at Harrow. It could be an anglicised form. I believe that he may have also been recorded as a lace weaver and lace maker in prison records.

I can't find anything relating to Harrow Weaver online.

[emeltee]

I think it should read Narrow Weaver. According to the Oxford English Dictionary a narrow weaver was a weaver of narrow cloth, which is cloth under 52 inches wide.

Emeltee

[Norfolk L-M20]

I think it should read Narrow Weaver. According to the Oxford English Dictionary a narrow weaver was a weaver of narrow cloth, which is cloth under 52 inches wide.

Emeltee

I'll check certificates, thank you for that advice.

[elsinore]

I agree with emeltee.

From The Delaforce Family History - The Silk Weavers of London:

London had two main weekly lace markets - one at the George Inn, in Aldersgate Street, and the other at the Bull and Mouth, also by Aldersgate. Some silk weavers specialised in broad weaving, others narrow wares such as ribbons, girdles, garterings, braids, cords and laces.

Peter

[Norfolk L-M20]

I've taken a fresh look at the three GRO certificates that I have so far (two more on order), and you are both perfectly correct. Narrow weaver! All of these years I have had that wrong. For a first test post on this forum, emeltee and elsinore have demonstrated to me that this is a worthwhile resource. Thank you both.