Grace's Guide To British Industrial History

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Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 167,859 pages of information and 247,161 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 147,919 pages of information and 233,587 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.

H. S. and W. Preston

From Graces Guide

of Milson Works, Colne, Lancs.

Manufacturers of Infants’ and Children’s Knitted Outerware, Hand Embroidery a Speciality. Pleated Kilts and Jumpers, Pram and Breechette Sets, “ V ” Neck and Lumber Cardigans, Novelty Headgear, Scarves.

1955 'H. S. & W. PRESTON LTD., in co-operation with GLEN MILLS (COLNE) LTD, require 8 WEAVERS to staff looms weaving Ministry of Supply Canvas Cloth'[1]

1963 Kamella to acquire 76% of equity - company supplying the bulk of Kamella's knitted outerwear.[2]

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Sources of Information

  1. Barnoldswick & Earby Times - Friday 12 October 1951
  2. Liverpool Daily Post (Welsh Edition) - Thursday 25 April 1963