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A History of the County of Lancaster
… an infirmary attached. The weaving of cotton goods is the staple industry of the town; there is a little spinning. …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… in 1537, commenced his legal studies at Barnard's Inn or Staple Inn, was called to the Bar as of Lincoln's Inn in …
A History of the County of Stafford
… (later Sir John) Skeffington of London, a merchant of the Staple. 87 In 1521 the duke and Lord Berners granted the …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… oats, barley and beans are grown. Rushes were formerly a staple commodity, and rushlights were made. Thomas Barrow, a …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… he assigned his interest in the lease to John Woodroffe of Staple Inn; ibid. no. 464. Misc. (Cath. Rec. Soc.), ii, 220, …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… to Lower Darwen. Cotton-spinning and weaving form the staple industry, the factories being situated near the canal …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… manufacture of smallwares appear to have been the original staple business of the town. There were also collieries at …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… electric traction was adopted in 1902. In addition to the staple manufactures of cotton and worsted goods there are …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… 8 Since then cotton-spinning and weaving have become the staple industries of the town. In addition to these there are …