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Wilson Bros' Decorated Float - MOT00229
Wilson Bros' decorated float, taken on Coronation Day, 9th August 1902.
Waterside - MOT00181
A view across the 'New' shed at Waterside in 1912. Interior of the large weaving shed at Waterside in 1912. It is now the site of the Morrisons Supermarket.
Todmorden Hall (rear view) - MOT00120
The door at the top of the steps was the entrance to the "takkin' in shop" of John Fielden, who lived there from 1703 to his death in 1734. This portion was probably added by the same John Fielden for the purpose of his business as a clothier, or…
The Growth of the Cottage Industry. - MOT00119
A reconstruction, by inhabitants of Old Farm, Mankinholes, of a cottage industry process.
The photograph, taken in 1885 shows John Greenwood, farmer, demonstrating the use of the 'bobbin-joan' a device used in earlier times for winding the spun…
The photograph, taken in 1885 shows John Greenwood, farmer, demonstrating the use of the 'bobbin-joan' a device used in earlier times for winding the spun…
The Growth of the Cottage Industry. - MOT00118
Handloom weavers, as depicted by the artist A.W. Bayes of Lumbutts.
Scouring & Dyeing, Nutclough Mill, c1914 - CWS00160
Scouring is taking place in the foreground, with the dyeing jigs behind.
Revolving Flat Carding Engine at Nutclough Mill, c1930 - CWS00116
This is carding, the first process in the Cardroom, where the raw wool or cotton is prepared for subsequent spinning by separating the fibres to form a sliver, this is performed on a revolving flat card made by Platt Bros & Co Ltd of Oldham, the…
Queen Street Mill, 1984 - PNH01214
Lancashire Loom
Oats Royd Mill, Luddenden - ANP00107
The former worsted mill was severely damaged by fire in February 1989 with the six storey mill on the right beyond the first bridge totally gutted. This has been sympathetically replaced by an apartment block and the whole mill complex is now…
Nutclough Mill, Retirement Presentation - CWS00213
Retirement in 1959 of Harold Harrison, cutter in the clothing department. Presentation by Director H. Kemp.
Nutclough Mill, Retirement Presentation - CWS00212
Retirement of Clara Redman, 1962.
Nutclough Mill, Long Service Presentation - CWS00211
Ethel Greenwood, granddaughter of Joseph Greenwood, receiving an illuminated address and cheque for £40 from Director Welch in recognition of her long service to the C.W.S. 29th June, 1960.
Nutclough Mill, Long Service Presentation - CWS00210
Ethel Greenwood, granddaughter of Joseph Greenwood, receiving an illuminated address and cheque for £40 from Director Welch in recognition of her long service to the C.W.S. 29th June, 1960.
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00209
Weaving shed.
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00204
Weaving shed.
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00201
Sewing room.
Nutclough Mill, Hebden Bridge, pre 1914 - CWS00200
Cloth dying department.