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A History of the County of Oxford
… recovery in the early 19th century, as piecemeal mechanization transformed the town's industrial organization. … By the mid 16th century, and until the beginnings of mechanization in the early 19th, the various processes were … the next few decades was transformed and re-invigorated by mechanization. Other Trades and Industries, 15001800 Witney …
A History of the County of Oxford
… 18001900 During the 19th century Witney was transformed by mechanization, the introduction of the factory system, and … its more advanced industrialization, and although further mechanization in Witney was delayed until after the railway … and established a modern industry with secure markets. 9 Mechanization before 1800, other than waterpowered fulling …