Thanks Sally, Making pulley blocks sounds like a likely field for an ex-mariner. Tony. > > This is a handy site for old occupations: http://rmhh.co.uk/occup/b.html > > According to them they worked at either... > > Block Maker > 1) Engraved or set up the blocks used in block printing > 2) Made pulley blocks > 3) Made hatmakers' blocks > > Regards, > Sally >