Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Co

1895. From ‘Lectures on Practical Weaving’ by T. R. Ashenhurst

Loom (Hollingsworth & Knowles Patent) at the National Wool Museum

On loom at Gigg Mill, Nailsworth

1917.

Hutchinson, Hollingworth and Co of The Dobcross Loom Works, Dobcross, near Oldham.

also of Atlas Works, Colne Road, Huddersfield.

1860 Company founded by John Hutchinson and James Hollingworth.

See Hutchinson and Hollingworth

1874 Public company.

Acquired John Crossley and Co, Halifax.

1936 Open-shed fast-running loom for woollen and worsted fabrics.

1950s loom may be seen operating on open days at Gigg Mill, Nailsworth.

1961 Power looms for woollens and worsted and carpets. 250 employees.

1967 Dobcross Loom Works closed.

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Sources of Information

• The Textile Manufacturer Year Book 1936. Published by Emmott and Co. Advert on p10