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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… called Wolves-dale, from its abounding with wolves. The manufacture of woollencloth is carried on extensively. There …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… is appropriated as an Engineering-foundry, and for the manufacture of steam-engine boilers, and the requisite … of the Carriage department, for the construction and manufacture of gun-carriages for naval and land service, and … broad, on the banks of which are wooden buildings for the manufacture of Congreve rockets, under the superintendence of …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in general indifferently built and of mean appearance. The manufacture of broad-cloth, which was formerly carried on, …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… grand stand is erected, near the margin of the Severn. The manufacture of broad-cloth prevailed here to a very great … looms, employing 8000 persons; on its decline the carpet manufacture was introduced, which, after flourishing for a … and the beauty of its embellishments. This branch of manufacture was established in 1751, by Dr. Wall and some …
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 …