Edwin John Dunkley was living at Wellingborough in December 1905 when he and his father signed his apprenticeship document, to learn "the Art trade or business of Hairdresser & tobacconist" from John William Harry Allured of 28 Cambridge Street, Wellingborough. The apprenticeship was for three years, and he would be paid three shillings a week in the first year, four shillings a week in the second year and six shillings a week during the third year. (below) His apprenticeship document and reference
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Memo of reference (below): "To all whom it may concern. Edwin John Dunkley of 53 Gordon Road Wellingborough has been in my employ 3 years ending Dec 11/08; and during that time he has conducted himself in a most satisfactory manner, being Sober, Industrious, Clean & very Honest." |
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From a lease and related papers seen, annual rent for this shop was increased to £78 in 1947. |