Lomas and Knowles
1822 George Lomas went into partnership with Robert Knowles controlling the 'Four Factories' in Turton Street, Little Bolton, owned by Roger Holland and Co.
1835 The firm became known as Lomas and Knowles after the death of Holland in 1828 and his son in 1832.
1838 Became Robert Knowles and Sons.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Research Note: Knowles' Yarn Balance - Norman Biggs and Jenny Hutchinson - Textile History, 40 (1), 97-102, May 2009