Let us suppose that a level-crossing keeper or a lock-keeper is called up.
He gave the cases of the signalman and the lock-keeper.
The case has been mentioned of the lock-keeper.
Previously the lock-keeper had lived on a houseboat.
A cottage was ordered for the lock-keeper in 1816.
It is noted that in 1843 the lock-keeper prevented a steam vessel from coming through the lock.
Seven of the lock-keepers are on the pensionable staff.
The number of lock-keepers permanently employed is 12.