1861: William GREAVES/GROVES age 49, Stonemason living in Catsfield, Greeta Bridge, Lancashire - earlier children born Kirby, Lonsdale.

? trade directories etc.

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My Grandad was a Carpenter/Builder in Swindon, Wiltshire - and I have record of houses/shops he built (1891-1902) from the Wiltshire Records Office - 19th & 20th century Building Regulations Application and Plans, and found my family information via the National Archives A2A

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-place/houses.htm

'Building plans (mid 19th century onwards).... many local record offices have collection of building plans....etc.'