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      Edward Buldwin

 

Edward Buldwin

Not much is known about Edward Buldwin except that he originally came from London, is described as a cooper and was a member of one of Kingston's four trading companies, the Cordwainers (shoemakers).

Edward Buldwin's traders token
Pictured: Farthing token. Reverse:
'IN.KINGSTON.1654' and 'B.E.M' in centre

Children's activity

: coopers made wooden barrels that would be used to store beer and wine. Goods on sale: a barrel filled with beer costing 9 farthing tokens.

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