As I mentioned in a private e-mail to you, Livery companies were pretty much based in London, but there were similar organizations in many shires, so the location and timeframe make a difference for locating information you may be seeking.  In addition, contacting livery companies that sound like they are akin to an occupation you are researching can be helpful.  Those that have their own websites often have an archivist or a clerk of the organization who can give you some general feedback. If they want to assist you they will let you know, otherwise, hopefully they will provide you with some insights in solving the question you are seeking.  Not all people became members of livery companies from the mid-1700s forward, generally speaking. Denise Mortorff ________________________________ From: Dinah <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sun, June 3, 2012 5:20:08 PM Subject: [SOG-UK] coach trimmers My London ancestors were coach trimmers.  Does anyone know where I could information on that particular trade?  Would they be associated with livery apprenticeships? Thank you DInah Shaw ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message