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St. George's Square, Hebden Bridge - DMC00191
The sculpture, by Mike Williams, is of a “fustian knife”, which also serves as a giant sundial gnomon (shadow caster). Fustian knives were used in the manufacture of corduroy, a fabric for which Hebden Bridge was known throughout the world.
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Nutclough mill and Weaving Shed, Hebden Bridge. - WSC00202
Built by the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Society a commercially successful co-operative. It was taken over by the Co-operative Wholesale Society after the First World War. Production of fustians ceased in the 1960s. Today it is once again…
Linden Mill, Hebden Bridge. - WSC00143
The mill behind Hangingroyd Lane is now known as the Artsmill founded in 2003. Originally it was a purpose built clothing factory, c.1905, producing ready made fustian garments, that is heavy cotton workware such as corduroys and moleskins for which…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade. - HLS05106
Hand finishing in a Sewing Shop pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy fustians such as moleskins for…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade. - HLS05105
HLS05105. Cutters and hand sewers pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy fustians such as moleskins…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade. - HLS05103
HLS05103. Button sewing machinists in a Machine Room with treadle Singer sewing machines pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade. - HLS05102
Sewing machinists in a large Machine Room working on sewing machines pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade. - HLS05100
HLS05100. Sewing machinists at treadle sewing machines in a large Machine Room pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05107
HLS05107. Wholesale Clothing Shop warehouse pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy fustians such as…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05104
HLS05104. Finishers and special cutters in a Clothing Shop pre- First World War. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05101
Sewing machinists at Nutclough Mill c.1910 with treadle Singer sewing machines. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05098
Cutting room pre- First World War with sewing machinists in the background with treadle Singer sewing machines. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05097
HLS05097. Band knife cutters. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made of corduroy or other heavy fustians such as moleskins for heavy work wear but in…
Hebden Bridge Clothing Trade - HLS05096
HLS05096. Working a band knife at Nutclough Mill c.1890. The machinists behind working treadle sewing machines. As well as textile mills Hebden Bridge also had a sizeable wholesale clothing trade making ready-to-wear garments. These were mainly made…
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00115
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00114
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00113
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00112
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00111
The fustian cutter's knife. Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009. The fustian cutter's table.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00110
The fustian cutter's table. Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009. The fustian cutter's table.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00109
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00108
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00107
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.
Fustian Cutting Demonstration - JSC00106
Demonstration by Alan Greenwood at the Alternative Technology Centre, Hebden Bridge. June 2009.