Transcript of the entry of 'professions and trades'
for GREAT DRIFFIELD in White's Directory of 1840.
POST OFFICE,
- New Road; Mrs. Catherine Laybourn, Post Mistress.
- The London, Hull, and South Mail is despatched at 15 min. after 8 morning;
arrives at 15 minutes after 5 evening.
- The Mails to Malton, Sledmere, and the West Riding are despatched
20 minutes before 12 noon; and arrive at 20 minutes before 8 morning.
The contractions used for names of places are,
- Bst for Back street; Bgt. Bridge street; Cln. Church lane; Cpn. Chapel lane;
Dln. Doctor's lane; Mkp. Market place; Mst. Middle street; Nrd. New road; Rhd.
River head; Wgt. Westgate; Kdl. Kendale, and Fds. Field Houses.
Gentry &c.:
- Abraham Rev. Ed. metht
- Allen Rev Geo. Incumbnt; h. Little Driffield
- Allen Mrs. Mary, Mst
- Anderson Dd, Gent. Rhd
- Bellshaw Thos, Rope mkr & sack, &c dlr. Mkp
- Boyes Bryan, Esq. Rose Villa
- Brown, John, clerk, Mst
- Conyers Edmund Dade, solr, coroner, clerk to the Board of Guardians, & Sup. Register
- Conyers, Mrs. Eliz. Mst
- Cross, Mr. Thos, Mst
- Dickinson Misses, Mst
- Dickinson Mrs. Nrd
- Dosser Rd. waiter, Brd
- Drinkrow Miss My. Mst
- Edmond Miss E. Nrd
- Escritt Thos. Governor, Workhouse
- Etherington Mr. G. Wgt
- Ferguson Mrs. Sar. Rhd
- Forge Geo. Gent. Newrd
- Fortune, Jas. bank. Mkp
- Foster, John, cryer, Bst
- Gill Mrs. Eliz Mst
- Goodhind Saml. parish clerk, Westgate
- Goodricke Eliz. Staymaker, Middle street
- Goodworth Saml. veterinary surgeon, Providence row
- Gray Miss Anna, Mst
- Grozier Henry, relieving officer & reg. Nrd
- Hall Mrs. Mgt. Mill st
- Hamer Thos. Contractor & inspr. of the canal, River head
- Harrison Chpr. Esq. South Thorpe Lodge
- Harrison Jas. jun. Merchant; h. White hall
- Harrison Jas. gun mkr. Middle street
- Hillman Edward, Bgst
- Jackson, Arabella, dyer, Mill street
- Jennings Rd. solr. Mkp
- Jennings Rd. Fras. Solr; h. Chestnut Cottage
- Jewson Mr. Rt. Mill st
- Kirkby Eml. Gent. Mst
- Knaggs Rd. clerk, Mst
- Knowsley Rt. Gent. Bst
- Lamplugh Mrs. Jane, Cln
- Laybourne Mrs. Nrd
- Lyon Mattw. ink, & c.mkr
- Mather Jas. basket mkr, Westgate
- Matthews Rev. Jno. vicar of Wetwang. White Hall
- Megson Wm. gas works
- Miller Thos, sweep, Bst
- Moore Mr. Geo. Mst
- Normanton Rev. James, Baptist
- Norrison Mr. Fras. Nrd
- Oliver Eliz. lodgs. Mst
- Oxtoby Wm. Chpr. miller; h Bridge street
- Pape Mr. Wm. New rd
- Parratt Hrper. gent. Nrd
- Piercy Mrs. Sus. Mst
- Pinder Mrs. Sar. Dln
- Pinder Mr. Thos. Mst
- Pool Rev. Robinson, Indpt. min. Nrd
- Potts John & Andrew, tea dealers, New rd
- Reaston Mrs. Mary, Nrd
- Robson John, postman
- Ross Wm. draper, Mst
- Sanderson Mercy, umbrella maker, Mkp
- Scotchburn Mrs. Jan Bgt
- Shepherd Rd. solr. Wgt
- Simpson Rt. gent. Mst
- Smith Thos. gent. Nrd
- Smith Thos. bricklayer, George street
- Taylor Rd. gent. Mst
- Terry Mrs. Hanh. Nrd
- Thirlwell Stph. gent. Mst
- Tonge Robt. solr. Wgt
- White Mr. John, Nrd
- Wilkinson Rev. W. Meth
- Wilson Thos. hide mert. Bridge street
- Woodcroft Johnson, gent, Market place
Academies,
- Atkinson Lydia
- Conyers Hannah, Cln
- Forge Rd, Middle st
- Gillson Thomas, Wgt
- Owston Fras. Back st
- Scott Isaac. Westgate
- Sellers James, Mill st
- Simpson Eliza, New rd
- Smith Sophia, Mst
- Spencer Harriett, Mill st
- Standeven Saml. Mst
Attornies,
- Collison Rt. New road
- Foster John, New road
- Jennings, Conyers, & Jennings, Mill street
- Shepherd & Tonge, Wgt
Auctioneer ,
Bakers and Flour Dlrs,
- Blakestone John, Prw
- Frank Nuttle, Middle st
- Humphrey Wm. Mst
- Keddy James, Middle st
- Taylor John, Westgate
- Ward Eliz. confr. Mkp
Bankers,
- Bower, Hutton, & Hall, (&Beverley;) Wm. Jarratt, agent
- Harding, Smith, & Stansfield, (& Bridlington;) George Forge, agent
- Yorkshire Agricultural, & Commercial Banking Co.; Jas. Fortune, agent
- Yorkshire Union Banking Co.; Rd. Taylor, agent
- Savings' Bank, open on Thurs. from 1 to 3; Rt. Simpson, Secretary
Blacksmiths,
- Dundas Hy. Bridge st
- Fox, Robert, Middle st
- Graham Wm. River hd
- Pool David, Bridge st
- Seller Abm. George st
- Wilson Rt. Middle st
Bone Dust mfrs,
- Brigham Wm. & John, River head
- Dawson Thos. River head
Booksellers, &c,
- Fawcett Benj. Mst
- Turner Wm. Market pl
Boot & Shoe makers,
- Blackstone Rd. Mst
- Booth Thomas, Mkt pl
- Brigham James, Nrd
- Cattle William, Mst
- Cotton Rd. Middle st
- Cotton Thos. Church ln
- Fields Daniel, Mst
- Noble John, Middle st
- Pinder Jas. Mst
- Pinder John, Mkp
- Rayner Wm. Mst
- Varah Luke, Mill st
- Wilkinson John, Dln
- Wood Henry, Mkt pl
- Wood Thos. Market pl
Tinners & Braziers,
- Bentley Henry, Mst
- Hayes Edward, Mpl
Brewers & Maltsters,
- Alton Chpr. (ale & porter mercht.) Nrd
- Hannath Chas. Jno. Mst
- Holtby Mary, Dln
- Howdon Thos. Mst
- Taylor George, Wgt
- Tindall Thomas, Rhd
Bricklayers, &c,
- Armstrong George
- Clark William, Mst
- Dandy John, Mst
Brick Makers,
- Clark Wm. & lime brnr. Nrd.; h. Middle st
- Waddingham Alex. Nrd
Butchers,
- Brigham John, Mkp
- Davison Sawden, Mkp
- Fielder William, Mst
- Hopper George, Mill st
- Parratt John, Mkp
- Porter Wm. Middle st
- Richardson Rt. Wgt
- Stephenson Benj. Mst
Miscellany of trades
- Cabinet Makers, &c
- Carter Wm. Mst
- Grassam J. (& broker,) Mkt. pl
- Shepherdson George (& upholsterer), Mst
- Walker John, Mkp
- White John, New road
- White Thos. Mst
- Woodmancey Jno. Prospect row
Carpet Manufacturer,
Cart Owners,
- Carter Jph. Back st
- Donkin Jas. Back st
- Dunn, John, Middle st
- Harrison T. Mill st
- Riston Wm. Dln
China, Glass, &c. Dealers,
- Arnold Jph. Middle st
- Hillerby Rt. Mkp
- Walker John, Mkp
Chemists & Druggists,
- Creasser Edward Mkp
- Elgey Jas. Mkp
- Matthews F. Cook, Mkp
- Noble Wm. Middle st
- Seller W. Sherwood, Mkp
Clog & Pattern Makers,
- Cattle Wm. Middle St
- Pinder Jas. Middle st
Coal, Corn and Seed Merchants,
marked * coal only.
- *Alton Geo. New Road
- Dawson Thos. Rhd. & Hutton Cranswick
- Harrison Js & Sons, Rhd
- Hill Thomas, River head
- *Lamplugh Robt. Rhd
- Oxtoby Rt. & Son, N. end
- *Pollard Thos. Mst
- *Randall Thos. Rhd
- *Stephenson Jno. N.end
- *Tindall Thos. Rhd
Coopers,
- Hopper John, Mkp
- Nicholson Thos. H. & Jph, Mkp
- Welbourn Jas. Nrd
Corn Millers,
- Dawson Thomas, Rhd & Hutton Creswick
- Dickson Wm. King's Mill
- Oxtoby Rt. & Son, N.end
- Roantree Wm, Wansford road
- Wrigglesworth William, Dyegarth Mill
Curriers & Leather Cutters,
- Anfield Thomas, Mst
- Rheam Ed. jun, Mill st and Hull
Farmers,
marked * are yeomen
- Allanson Jas, Kendale
- Allanson Wm, Kendale
- Ashton Philemon, Mst
- Craven, Thos, Field hs
- *Danby George, Wgt
- Dodson Wm, Mst
- *Dosser Rt, Wgt
- *Drinkrow, John, Wgt
- Dunning Geo, Field hs
- England Rd, Middle st
- Foster Wm, Wolds
- Harrison Wm, Wold hs
- Hodgson John, Backst
- Hornby Geo. Mst
- Hornby R. Buckton Parva
- Nipe William, Dendale
- Wilson Robert, Rhd
- Wilson Wm, Back st
Fire and Life Offices,
- Indt. West Middlesex, Abel Holtby, Mkp
- Phœnix, Mgt Porter, Market place
- Sun, J. Robinson, Mkp
- Yorkshire, Wm Turner, Market place
Gardeners, &c - † have nurseries,
- †Escritt Geo. Mkp
- †Farthing Michael, Nrd
- Hall Richard, Back st
- †Lindsay Thos, Back st
- Pickering Wm., Bev ln
Grocers &c - † are drapers also,
- Dandy John, Middle st
- †Dobson John, (and corn chandler,) Mill st
- †Jarratt John, Mkp
- Lamplugh Thomas, Mkp
- Noble Wm, Middle st
- †Porter Mgt, (& stamp office), Market pl
- †Potter Mathw, Mkp
- †Richardson Rd, Mkp
- †Robinson John, Mkp
- Wrangham Rt Jph, Mkp
Hair Dressers,
- Crooks Thos, Mkp
- Meck Wm, Middle st
Hatters,
- Lamplugh Thos, Mkp
- Metcalfe Wm Ts, Mkp
- Wrangham R. Jph, Mkp
Inns & Taverns,
- Black Bull, George Armstrong, North End
- Black Swan, Mary Nichols, Mkp
- Blue Bell Inn, Elizabeth Witty, Market pl
- Board, Ths Proctor, Cln
- Buck, Jn Appleby, Mkp
- Cross Keys, Jno. Coates
- Dog & Duck, John Collier, Market place
- Golden Fleece, Jno. Malton, Middle street
- Greyhound, Jas Lamplugh, Market place
- Horse & Jockey, Robert England, North End
- Jolly Sailors, Rt Teal, Middle street
- Letters, Eliz. Hodgson, Middle street
- Nag's Head, Thomas White, Middle street
- Red Lion Inn, Benjamin Johns, Middle street
- Sloop, Ts Tindall, Rhd
- Star, Wm Hoggarth, Nrd
- White Horse, William Moody, Middle street
- Wine & Spt Vaults, Ts Moorhouse, Mkp
Beer Houses,
- Gore, Wm, New road
- Grinsdale, Jas, Bst
- Spence William, Mst
- Stephenson Jno. N.end
Iron and Brass founders,
- Gibson Edw. Middle st
- Harker John, Back st
Ironmongers,
- Atkinson, Thomas, Mkp
- Smelt Thos. Market pl
Joiners,
- Adamson Hy, Middle st
- Dales Jas, Middle st
- Piercy Jas, River head
- Reaston John, Dln
- Sterriker Wm, Mst
- Taylor Wm, Bridge st
- Truelove Geo. Back st
- Whiting Wm, Middle st
Linen Manufacturers,
- Barnett Jph, Chapel ln
- Belshaw Thomas, Mkp
Machine Maters, &c - † are Millwrights,
- Foley Mark, Middle st
- †Graham Wm, Rhd
- †Harker John, Bst
- Herbert Hy, Prov. row
- †Sanderson Jas, Mkp
- Sawdon Aaron, Chapel ln
Milliners, &c,
- Adamson Eliz. Mst
- Brigham My, Ann, Nrd
- Cotton Fanny, Mst
- Dandy Hanh, Mkp
- Dobson E. George st
Painters, Plumbers, and Glaziers - † Painters only,
- Dry Richard, Mst
- Dry Robert, Mst
- Jackson Thos, Bst
- †Metcalfe Wm, T.Mkp
- Pinder Andrew, Mst
- Sawdon Robert, Back st
- †Stainforth John, Mst
Physician,
Saddlers,
- Lundy Jph, Market pl
- Sedman Wm, Market pl
- Sherwood John, Mst
Shopkeepers,
- Davison Sawdon, Mkp
- Foley Jno. Middle st
- Hardbattle Ts., N.end
- Hillerby Wm, Mst
- Ireland Thos, Mst
- Linskill Rt, Westgate
- Linley Wm, Bridge st
- Moody Thos, Mst
- Meek John, North end
- Porter Wm, River head
- Stephenson Benj. Mst
- Stephenson John
- Stork Flinton, Mst
- Teal Rt, River head
- Wilson Frs, Middle st
- Wright Ths. Middle st
Stone & Marble Masons,
- Collingwood John, Mst
- Hickson John, Middle st
Straw Hat Makers,
- Barker Hanh, Mill st
- Bell Lois, Back st
- Dandy Hannah, Mkp
- Pinder Har. New road
- Sawdon Matilda, Cpn
- Wilson My. Ann, Mill st
Surgeons,
- Fortune Jas jun. Mst
- Harrison Washington, Bridge street
- Horwood Joshua, Bst
- Jackson Francis, Mst
Tailors - † are Drapers,
- Bannister Henry, Wgt
- †Baron Matthias, Mst
- Cape John, Middle st
- †Dandy Joseph, Mkp
- Dry Fras. Middle st
- Holmes Rt, Church ln
- Houghton John, Nrd
- Meek Geo. Middle st
- †Morris W. & Sons, Mkp
- Seller Wm, George st
- †Vickerman Saml, Mst
- †Watson Thos, Mst
- †Wilson Thos, Mill st
Tallow Chandlers,
- Harrison Jas & Sons, Rhd
- Jarratt Wm, Mkp
- Robinson John, Mkp
Timber Merchants,
- Stainton Wm, Mst
- Sterriker Wm, Mst
Watch & Clock Makers,
- Dobson Frank, (& fishing tackle), Mkp
- Holtby Abel, Mkp
- Jefferson John, Mkp
- Pinder Robert, (& and toy dealer), Market pl
Wheelwrights,
- Alton Geo. New road
- Bradley Francis, Bdg st
- Hornby My, Middle st
- Moody Edw. Middle st
- Reaston John, Dln
Wine & Spirit Merchants,
- Forge Geo. Market pl
- Hannath Chs Jno, Mst
- Harrison Jas & Sons, Rhd
- Hill Thos, River head
- Nichols My, Market pl
- Pollard Thos, Market pl
- Skelton Rt, Market pl
- Turner Wm, Market pl
Coaches,
From the Blue Bell:
- Mail to Hull, 8mg & to Scarbro', 5 evg and Coach to Selby, 11 mg & Scarbro', 4
aft
From the Red Lion:
- Coaches to Hull, 12 noon, 8 mg & 2 aft,; Scarbro', ¼ bef 11 mg & ½ p. 5 evg;
& to Bridlington, ½ p. 6 evg
From Cross Keys:
- To Hull, Mon. & Thu. 12 noon
- To Malton, Tues. & Fri. 12 noon
Water Conveyance,
- Vessels from the Canal or River head, weekly to Hull, Leeds, Wakefield &c.
Thomas Hamer, wharfinger
Carriers by Land,
- To Hull, Bell & England and Hornby & Wilson, from Middle street; & Grindale &
Masham, from Back street, Mon. and Thurs. evenings
- Pockley & Bielby, from the Star, to Bridlington, Sat.; Pocklington and York,
Thurs.
- Hornby and Wilson to Malton, Wed. & Sat. mgs
- Bell & England to Scarbro', Wed. & Fri.; & Grindale & Masham, Wed. and Sat.
- Mail Cart daily to Malton, from the Dog and Duck, 20 mins bef 12.
Carriers from the Inns,
Marked 1 go from Black Swan; 2 Buck; 3 Cross Key; 4 Dog & Duck, and 5 Greyhound,
- All leave on Thursday afternoon, except otherwise expressed.
- 3 Bainton, Rt Wallis
- 3 Beeford, Wm Dean, 1 Thos Walker, 2 N. Stephenson
- 3 Beswick, J. Beckitt
- 3 Bridlington, J Leighton, & T. Trotter Mon. Thurs. & Sat., and 1 Quay,
- J. Coulson
- 3 Dalton, (N.) Wm. Jackson, and Mark Scott
- 3 Dalton, (S.) Wm. Allen
- 2 Duggleby, J. Heward
- 3 Fimber, Rt Wood
- 1 Foston, L. Meadley, & 4 Wm Hall
- 2 Foxholes, Wm Milson & 4 John Mennell
- 3 Fridaythorpe, T. Richardson & G. Patrick
- 4 Frodingham, T. Frankish & F. Carr, Mon., Wed. & Sat.
- 1 Garton, Robt Cherry
- 4 Gembling, T. Watson
- 4 Harpham, J. Harrison
- 3 Huggate, John Ward
- 3 Hutton Cranswick, W. Cook, and 1 Jas Cook, 2 Fras Ulliatt, and 4 My Summerson
- 4 Kelk, B. Frost
- 3 Kilham, J. Ferguson, 2 W. Drew, 4 J. Stabler
- 4 Kirkburn, R. Stockdale
- 2 Kirkby Underdale, J Consitt & J. Russell
- 5 Langtoft, T. Patterson, 2 F. Postill, 4 J. Wardell
- 3 Lund, Wm Cross
- 5 Lutton, M. Smith
- 3 Middleton, W. Townsend, 4 John Shields and D. Wiles
- 4 Nafferton, Geo. Legard & Rd Dobson, daily
- 1 Sledmere, D. Ledley
- 4 Thirkleby, W. Peacock
- 1 Sledmere, D. Ledley & T., & 4 Rt Coultas
- 2 Wansford, Mk Watson
- 2 Warter, J. Botterill
- 4. Weaverthorpe, Richard Cooper, Wm. Smith & Thos. Ashworth
- 5 Wetwang, Thos Mabbott, Tu. & Sat.; 2 J. Holtby, 4 W. Botham
- 2 Wold Newton, B. Foster
Transcribed by Paul Kirby.
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