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Henry worked as an employee in the building industry for around 20 years before establishing his own joinery shop in 1886. The censuses record his increased status: in 1891, a joiner; in 1901, a builder and joiner; and in 1911, a joiner, builder, and contractor. His accommodation kept pace as well,
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