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A History of the County of Somerset
… weaver in 1636. 28 As in neighbouring parishes there was a linen industry from the late 17th to the early 19th century and six linen weavers or linmen were recorded in the 18th century. 29 …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… factory worked by steam, for manufacturing a thin kind of linen-sheeting, another for canvass for making sails, and … and adding to the beauty of the landscape. The weaving of linen is carried on in the parish, affording employment to a … bakers, wrights and coopers, tailors, shoemakers, weavers, and fleshers. The burgesses are entitled to numerous …
The Rulers of London 1660-1689
… Trust, London University WAX Waxchandlers' Company WEA Weavers' Company Welch, CUT C Welch, History of the Cutler's …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… harbour, throughout the year. The manufacture of coarse linen was formerly carried on extensively, by hand-loom weavers; but it has greatly decreased. On the Dour, about a … and Glenfoot, in the parish, are employed in weaving linen-yarn, for the manufacturers of Newburgh. The trade …
The records of St. Bartholomew's priory & St. Bartholomew the Great, West Smithfield
… Bequeathed to his son Henry Carye all his household stuff, linen, white plate, brass and pewter in his house in Great …
The Pinners' and Wiresellers' Book, 1462-1511
… [crossed out] Item a towel and 2 plain table cloths Item a linen bag Item 3 dozen platters 3 dozen dishes and 20 [gap] … with scallop shells Item a pall of blue buckram lined with linen and 4 scutcheons thereto [Different hand] Item 2 plain …