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Came across these occupations whilst checking 1851 Census:
at The Wharf, Amblecote....Wharfinger & Batchin....any ideas
as to what they refer to?.....Writing was difficult to read.
Cheers Sparks.....

Here you are - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wharfinger

Don't know about the other though

There is a bit on this link,

http://www.cryerfamilyhistory.btinterne ... -wharf.htm

Thanks for that 'Mally'..'Jimmy'.....evidently
(According to Wikipedia) BATCHIN is something
to do with mixing precast concrete...WHARFINGER...Manager of Wharf..
Cheers Sparks...

Completed..

What about 'Legging' where they laid on their backs and went through the tunnels using their legs for man power

Linell.

After my Grandfather finished on the Boats he was a "Ganger" ?
Mike.