Navvies 

These were the men who built the railways, they worked extremely hard, those that were experienced being able to move up to 20 tons of earth in a single day - and all before machine! - Navvies were well paid by the standards of the time earning 25 pence a day which compared well to factory workers. They were known for their drinking and were frequently paid next door to pubs owned by the railways themselves. A very dangerous job, many of the men that did it, lived for the moment.

To find out more go to:

and then navigate through Great Britain 1700 to 1900, then transport to navvies.

This was used to separate two very different areas of the household. It was generally speaking an ordinary framed door, with green baize tacked on, usually with brass tacks.   Going through this door if not meant to, was like walking into someone else's house, their domain, and was not generally done. Children from the house as well as adults were taught not to go through unless they were invited.

To learn more go to;   www.foxearth.org.uk/BorleyRectory/BorleyRectoryandthegreenbaizedoor.htm.

Stuff fabric was a closely woven woollen fabric noted for its durability and hard wearing qualities.

Thanks to Brenda for the info.