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If so you may find mention of her in the Harris's List of Covent Garden Ladies (Sex in the City in Georgian Britain) It is a book I have just bought in my local supermarket, makes for fascinating reading ;-))

I'd say it's depressing reading as well Dee :-( Don't know if I could read it myself. Hope you enjoy it, be interested to know when you are finished maybe write a little review on here :-) Pat x

Pat, I would be too embarassed to repeat some of what I have read, lol They certainly know how to describe the services they provide!!!! Dee ;-))

Dee, Sounds fascinating. Am I right in thinking that prostitutes often described themselves as 'seamstresses' on Census returns? Tough if you really were a seamstress! Louise :0)

unfortunately mine appeared to be just loose!!! if they had charged, going by the no. of fatherless kids i have found, i might have been in for a windfall in a will somewhere!!! whats the book called? i wouldn't mind reading it. have just finished Sharon Osbournes autobio, still in two minds about that woman Bev

Waistcoat Makers also!!! I have several in my tree - I often wonder how long it took to make a waistcoat - lol Jacqui

lol ok if i had read the post properly title is already there!! Bev who is blonde

Loiuse One of the trades that were taught to 'reformed' prostitues was needlecraft. Sadly they very rarely continued as seamstresses for long, finding that they could earn more money 'on the streets' Dee ;-)) A quote from the book I am the lass whose ever open arms Both day and night stand ready to recieve The fierce assaults of Briton's amorous sons. We must remember this book was written before the times when the girls could leave calling cards in phone boxes

which supermarket Dea?

Who has been talking then Dee? Davex

Tesco, Sheila I think it was aimed at the Christmas market, by Hallie Rubenhold, published by Tempus

Dave, that would be telling lol

cheers Dea - will order it from their online store :-)

Shiela Coward lol I went through the check out with my copy, Dee ;-))

Dee I dont mind them knowing about my ancestor who was a prostitute, but please dont tell them about the one I had that was a MANCHESTER UNITED FAN! Oh the Shame! Davex

I've also heard that Brothel Keepers were often entered on census returns as Lodging House Keepers and I've got one of those who happened to live in Carlisle Street, Soho, in 1851, so I'm not sure what to think, especially as most of the lodgers seemed to be female! Carolyn

But isnt a brothel a soup kitchen???? lol

Certainly not!!!! LOL Most of mine were licenced vituallers!! That says a lot for my mob. Julie

I found my gggrandmother in gaol in 1861 she had been on trial for 2 counts of larceny and her occupation is stated as prostitute. I have yet to proove it but think she was an orphan so would have had to fend for herself. The children are scattered about in 51 though I can't find her till 61. Funny thing is her brother later went on to be a vicar. This book sounds interesting will have to look for a copy. Germaine x