Can you read this?

[Beorn]

http://imgur.com/5Svk3.jpg

As I can't. It is an occupation, but I simply can't figure out what is written.

[Treffie]

blank, blank, victualler?

[Grey]

Second word seems like "Licensed"

[Treffie]

Licensed Victualler - makes sense now :p

[Beorn]

It is my 3 x Great Grandfather's occupation. In 1871 he was a whatever this is, 1881 a Labourer and in 1891 a Nail maker.... if that helps? :D

[Nglund]

Horny, Swarthy Jeweller? :confused:

[Beorn]

Horny, Swarthy Jeweller? :confused:

Makes sense. I'm going with that.

[Treffie]

I think it's two occupations - `Tanner and Licensed Victualler`

[Megrez]

There's a symbol '&' in the middle clearly.

Try to enhance the image with photoshop or similar software, can be helpful.

[Groenewolf]

I will use <> for letters I can not determine and (?) after letters I am not sure about, this kind of things is not something I have any knowledge about or skill in :

<>annx(?) Sancin<>ed D(?)ictu(?)ller

[Loki]

This (http://www.moonzstuff.com/articles/oldhandwriting.html) might be useful.

[Megrez]

"Victualler"

This is the very first time I see this word.

The dots above the i's are clear, as are clear the initial L and the final d in the 2nd word, the pairs 'ct' and 'll' in the last word, and 'ann' in the 1st word. The initial letter in the 1st word looks like J or T, the initial letter in the last word seems to be a V or an old shape S. After looking possible combinations in an online dictionary (http://east.merriam-webster.com/), I think Treffie has solved it, "Tanner & Licensed Victualler".

[Loki]

I think Treffie has solved it, "Tanner & Licensed Victualler".

I knew alcohol had to be involved in Brennus' ancestors somewhere. ;)

[Peasant]

This (http://www.moonzstuff.com/articles/oldhandwriting.html) might be useful.

Thank you so much for this. Every time I tried to find something like that I would get even older handwriting styles. :D

[Beorn]

I knew alcohol had to be involved in Brennus' ancestors somewhere. ;)

I'm keeping up the family business. :icon_drunk:

[Osweo]

I knew alcohol had to be involved in Brennus' ancestors somewhere. ;)

Licensing; the landlord opens the pub.

Victualling; Grandad Beorny obtains booze.

Tanning; Grandad Beorny pisses the carefully processed booze on some cow hides. :D

[Wyn]

Was victualler a common occupation? I found one of my ancestors was a victualler as well. Another was a "malt seller" or something similar. They loved the sauce back then.

[Beorn]

Was victualler a common occupation? I found one of my ancestors was a victualler as well. Another was a "malt seller" or something similar. They loved the sauce back then.

I should ask the author for a commission for the amount of times I have posted his links about, but I can't stress how great this book (http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=w5yOnqt_AlcC&dq=a+man+walks+into+a+pub+a+history+of+booze&source=bl&ots=gDt-YirfPR&sig=iNwQDOSUdkrqyYty7EidMlJq9lk&hl=en&ei=PxzfTI6DBoO3hQfS3rGtDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAA) is.

It is an eye opener on the love affair we Brits have and continue to have with booze.