The Goodliffe Family of Nottingham

The Story of My Life - The original, handwritten version of the Memoirs of Arnold Goodliffe

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have had their day. 1825 to 1827 Trade being bad, my brother took a stall in the market place where on Saturdays I figured away - cheese and bacon selling. I did a nice little trade and got a few friends, amongst the butter sellers by sundry little civilities; one substantial farmer’s daughter invited me to come and spend the Sunday afternoon with her and her mother, but my native modesty, or some other cause prevented me accepting the invitation. A small shut up shop in Bridlesmith Gate being to let, my brother took it, and my trade talent was chiefly transferred to that establishment. The amount of business done was small during the next two or three years. I had the best opportunity for improvement, I had at any time, - time for reading. The artisan’s library

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