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A History of the County of York
… undertook to employ 24 paupers in carding, spinning, and bleaching candle-wick. 87 One of the leading markets of the …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… handkerchiefs, sarongs, &, and the making of small-wares; bleaching, finishing, dyeing, paper-making, iron-founding, …
A History of the County of York East Riding
… mill existed at the beginning of the century, and a bleaching place was mentioned from 1660. 53 The twice-weekly …
The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent
… on a compleat manufactory on an excellent plan, for the bleaching of Irish linen, a process lately established here, …
A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
… other articles, affords employment to fifty persons; the bleaching and printing of cotton and calico are also on a … with pleasing scenery. The spinning of linen yarn, and bleaching, are carried on here, but not to so great an extent …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… clay; wheat, oats and potatoes are grown. Cotton-spinning, bleaching and printing works are the chief industries. A …