Sid Mullings was the last in a line of basket makers in Market Lavington in Easterton. His father and grandfather both made baskets in Market Lavington and a member of the previous generation worked at the trade in Easterton.
Sidney James Mullings was born just before the end of the 19th century. He first saw the light of day, on The Clays in Market Lavington in 1899. His parents were William Alfred and Amelia. Sidney was destined to be their last child and he was the one who took over father’s basket making business.
William Alfred, his father, died in 1927. By this time, Sid was married – to Emily Perrett in 1924. They had a daughter, Margery, born in 1926.
The family lived on The Clay and mother, Amelia, who lived until 1951 was with them.
Our photo shows Sid, with some of his products, probably in the 1930s.
Sid Mullings, basket maker of Market Lavington
This picture comes from the memories of Sybil Perry, who wrote this of the picture.
Notes by Sybil Perry, long term resident and former Market Lavington teacher.
Sid died in 1973. Emily lived until 1993
We have many Mullings baskets and basket making tools in market Lavington Museum.
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