James Akroyd and Son
of Copley Mills, near Halifax.
Mill established by James Akroyd
Edward Akroyd, grandson of James Akroyd, recognised the need for good housing for his workers, that they should be able to take out mortgages and become owners of their own properties.
1855 Akroyd bought large areas of land near to their mills for a model village not only in the architectural sense but also in a social sense as well. The houses were built in various sizes for people from all economic classes, who were offered low cost mortgages to buy them. The development was designed in the Gothic style by George Gilbert Scott in 1859, although in reality only a small fraction of the planned total was built.
1883 The company was registered on 5 July, to acquire the business of the company of the same name, as worsted spinners and manufacturers. [1]
See Also
Sources of Information
- ↑ The Stock Exchange Year Book 1908
- [1] Nedias newsletter #74