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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Dorset
… locally grown and spun, and by the end of the 18th century weaving was the main occupation of the community; in 1811 …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… as an alternative to OIL, moisture, dust or SAND in weaving, the use of all of which was regulated by [Acts …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… a smaller scale. For the spinning of worsted-yarn, and the weaving of worsted goods, there are not less than 112 large … number of persons are also engaged in hand-loom weaving. The Piece Hall, in Kirkgate, was erected by the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in the various worsted-mills, in wool-combing and handloom weaving, and in collieries and quarries. The church, … Bocking, and Halstead, in machine-making, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and crape-finishing. The total number of …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… place easier of access. The trade arises principally from weaving, and the several handicraft trades requisite for the … and from 1200 to 1500 of the inhabitants are employed in weaving coarse linens. About sixty are employed in heckling, … by persons employed in agriculture, and in hand-loom weaving for the linen manufacturers of Cupar, under the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in operation, and a few of the inhabitants are employed in weaving quilts and counterpanes by hand: at Breightmet-Fold …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the last ten years, and many persons are employed in linen weaving and bleaching. A district church dedicated to St. …