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Flyman?

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Pam

Pam Report 19 Nov 2003 18:11

Does anyone know what a 'Flyman' did for an occupation? Thanks.............Pam

Sue (Sylvia Z )

Sue (Sylvia Z ) Report 19 Nov 2003 18:16

Hi Pam, Was it something to do with travel by coach and horse? There is a type of carriage called a ""Fly". Sue

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC)

Mike. The Leicester Lad.(GC) Report 19 Nov 2003 18:27

Pamela....... FLYMAN [1] Driver of a light vehicle hired out for carriage of passengers. [2] Theatre stage hand. Fly can also relate to a sail on a ship so he could have been responsible for the setting of this sail

Pam

Pam Report 19 Nov 2003 22:45

Thanks Sylvia and Mike for that info.............so nothing to do with fishing then.........................Duh, I can be really stupid ! Regards.....................Pam