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 167,645 pages of information and 247,064 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.

Oakwood Mill, Romiley

From Graces Guide

Cotton mill in Romiley, Stockport.

Owned by Tipping and Plant.

1877 Oakwood Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers, Oakwood Mill, Romiley, near Stockport, Cheshire: Helm & Hartley, 1 Charlotte Street, Manchester, Agents. ROYAL EXCHANGE – Pillar 10. Spinners of Water Twist 24/32, Cop Twist 28/32, Weft 35/50 and Warps 28/32. Manufacturers of Plain and Twisted Calico, Jeanettes, Nankoms, &c. MARKETS – Home Trade. [1]

1887 Oakwood Cotton Spinning Co., Limited, Oakwood Mill; 34,000 mule spindles, 32”/50” weft; 158 looms. Pay day first Wednesday (by cheque). J.H. Hartley, manager; A.S. Mason, secretary. [2]

1891 Directory: Listed. More details

See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. Hosking’s Guide To The Manchester Trade 1877
  2. The Cotton Spinners And Manufacturers Directory 1887