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History Theses 1901-1970
… Mootham. London M.Sc. 1926. An historical survey of mohair manufacture. Mrs. Milda Villers. Leeds M.A. 1960. Some studies in the history of soap manufacture. F.W. Gibbs. London M.Sc. 1937. Population …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the working-establishment for boat-building, and for the manufacture of all articles necessary for the canals. There … This place was celebrated for the manufacture of woollen twists and stuffs, thence called Worstead (worsted) … The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the manufacture of woollen-cloths, which is carried on to a great extent. The …
A History of the County of York
… with silver and jewels. Æthelberht also ordered the manufacture of an ampulla of refined gold. Such …
A History of the County of Sussex
… amalgamated into the Brighton, Hove, and Worthing Gas Co. Manufacture of gas at Worthing then ceased, the works being …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… of neat appearance. It has long been celebrated for the manufacture of fine broad-cloth, which affords employment to … to the west, are several water-mills connected with the manufacture. The Gloucester and Bristol railway passes near …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… a smooth surface produced by treating it with SIZE. The manufacture of paper in England was late to develop, probably … R. Johnson, writing in the 1790s suggested that the manufacture of white paper only began in this country in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the plains of Cheshire, and the Derby hills. The manufacture of glass is carried on to some extent, and there … fertile, and in the highest state of cultivation. The manufacture of paper is carried on to a very considerable … many of whom are employed in lace-making and the manufacture of chairs. The parish comprises by measurement …
A History of the County of Shropshire
… export markets. In the early 20th century railway engine manufacture ceased, but large gas engines began to be … in the late 17th century but there is no evidence that its manufacture continued into the 18th century. In 1792 William …