1891 Cotton Mills in Preston

Preston (p163)

CALICO PRINTERS

• Thomas Clarkson and Co, Bannister Hall Print Works, Higher Walton; London office-117, Newgate st.

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• John Anderton, Broomfield and Grimshaw Street Mills; 1,764 looms, shirtings, printers and twills; and Perseverance Mill, Accrington; 618 looms. Pay days Monday and Thursday. Telegrams, "Anderton, Preston." Telephone No., 14.

• William Anderton, Moor Brook Mill; 744 looms, shirtings and printers. Pay day last Thurs. Telegrams, "Tynwald, Preston." Telephone No., 66.

• Daniel Arkwright, Arkwright Mill, Hawkins street; 36,248 spindles, 308/388 weft,308 twist; 599 looms, India and China shirtings. Pay day last Saturday. Telephone No., 6.

• William Bashall and Co., Limited, Farington Mills,Farington; 50,088 spindles, 14'/50' weft, 208/608 twist; 908 looms, shirtings. Telegrams, "Bashalls, Leyland." Telephone No., 5.

• Birley, Beaumont and Co, Lutwidge Mill, Isherwood st; 27,160 spindles, 30'/40' weft. Telephone No.,11.

• Birley Brothers, Hanover Street Mills, Great George street; 46,466 spindles, 328/468 weft, 268/348 throstle twist; 826 looms, linen and cotton unions. Pay day last Saturday. Telegrams, " Hanover, Preston." Telephone No., 31.

• Thomas Brindle and Co, Alliance Works, New Hall lane; 1,070 looms, dhooties, mulls and jacconettes. Pay day first Monday. Telegrams, "Alliance, Preston." Telephone No., 26.

• Brotherton and Co, Marsh Lane Mill, Preston; 576 looms, fancy goods; Manchester warehouse-16, Chancery lane. Pay day first Thursday. Telephone No., Manchester, 1169.

• William Calvert and Co, India Mill, New Hall lane; Aqueduct Mill, Aqueduct st, Preston; and Flats Mills, Walton-le-dale; 150,566 spindles, 301/408 twist and weft; 2,546 looms, shirtings and sheetings. Pay days last Saturday, and the previous Friday afternoon, at Flats Mills.

• Paul Catterall, Son and Co, New Hall Lane Mill, Rigby street; 42,296 spindles, 268/408 throstle twist, in warp, beam and bundle, 708/908 weft. Pay day last Saturday. Telegrams, "Cat, Preston." Telephone No., 116.

• M.B. Copland, Pole Street Mill; 27,812 spindles, 508/808 weft. Pay day last Wednesday. Telegrams, "Copland, spinner, Preston." Telephone No., 174.

• Crewdson and Grierson, Walmer Bridge Mill, Little Hoole; 664 looms, plain goods. Letters should be addressed, Longton. Goods address- Midge Hall Station, East Lane. Ry.

• Eccles Brothers, Victoria, New Hall Lane and Wellington Mills; 90,428 spindles, 308/468 twist and weft; 1,078 looms, grey shirtings; and Bottom Croft Mill, Darwen. Pay day last Thursday. Monthly accounts at each mill; quarterly accounts at New Hall Lane Mill. Telephone No., 7.

• Joseph Eccles and Co, Steam Mill, Fylde road; 548 looms, fancy lenos and jacquards; and at Winewall Mill, Trawden, Colne; Manchester warehouse-37, Mosley st. Pay day last Saturday.

• William Entwisle's Sons, Caledonian Mill, Pitt street; 437 looms, mulls, jacconettes, cambrics and printers ; and Holme Mill, Accrington. Pay day last Thursday

• Levi Fish, Spa Mill, Marsh lane; 530 looms, satteens and fancy dress goods. Pay days-fortnightly accounts, daily; monthly, last Thursday in the month. Telephone No., 151.

• John Goodair and Co, Brookfield and Peel Mills; 73,951 spindles, 808/908 weft only; 1,322 looms, fine skirtings and cambrics. Pay day first Saturday after first Tuesday in second month, at Peel Mill. Telegrams, "Goodair, Preston." Telephone No., 91.

• Richard Goodair, Ltd., Springfield Mill, Brook st; 836 looms, plain and fancy muslins; Manchester warehouse-8, Mosley street. Pay day last Saturday. Telegrams, "Ozone, Manchester.

• Hampson and Fish, Limited, Swillbrook and Deepdale Mill, Deepdale Mills, Preston; and Orchard Mill, Orchard Mill, Croston; 1,786 looms, satteens, cambrics, shirtings, dhooties, velvets and fancy cloths; Manchester warehouse- 64, Mosley street.

• Hartford Mills Co., Limited, Hartford Mills, Campbell street; 43,472 spindles, 308/408 weft and twist; 662 looms, shirtings; Manchester warehouse- 22, Brown street. Telephone No., 33. Albert Simpson, managing director.

• Hartley Brothers, Shelley Road Mills; 42,560 spindles, 408/908 twist and weft; 864 looms, fancy muslins, lenos, figured dhooties, &c.; and at Alma Mill, Blackburn. Pay day last Wednesday. Telephone No., 51.

• Joseph and John Haslam, Parker Street Mill; 42,000 spindles, 408/808pin cop, 408/608 weft, 408/508 twist.

• John Hawkins and Sons, Greenbank Mill, Greenbank and St. Paul's Road Mills; 95,352 spindles, 268/508 twist, 228/608 weft; 1,923 looms, shirtings and unions. Pay day first Tuesday in second month. Telegrams, " John Hawkins & Sons, Preston." Telephone No., 52.

• Edward Hayes, Fylde Road Mill; 331 looms, printers and shirtings; Manchester warehouse-Clarence Buildings, 4, Booth street. Pay day last Saturday.

• Edward Healey, Moor Hall Mill, Brook street North; 684 looms, dhooties, stripes, damasks and brocades. Pay day last Friday.

• William Henry Hincksman, Croft Street Mill; 36,620 spindles, 601, twist. Pay day last Wed. Telegrams, " Hincksman, Preston." Telephone No., 123.

• Martin Hopkins and Co, Astley Field Mill, St. Paul's road; 448 looms, twills, satteens, fine shirtings, serges, jeanettes, &c. Pay day last Thursday in the month.

• Horrockses, Crewdson and Co, Limited, Yard Works, Sovereign and New Preston Mills; 131,200 spindles, 308/608 twist and weft; 4,405 looms, shirtings, India twills, long cloths, &c.; and Rose Hill Mills, Nelson Street, Bolton; and Lorne Street Mill, Lorne Street Mill, Moses Gate, Farnworth; registered office-55, Piccadilly, Manchester; London office-Love lane, Wood street; Glasgow office-Buchanan st. Telegrams, "Horrockses, Preston.

• John Humber, Bushell Street Works, Lancaster road North; 702 looms, India and China shirtings. Pay days-quarterly, last Wednesday in second month after quarter-end; monthly, last Wednesday in the following month.

• S. and E. Leese, Fylde Road Mill; 40,924 spindles, 36, twme. 808 weft; 400 looms, fine printers. Pay day 9t Wed. Telegrams, " Leeses, Preston."

• John and Adam Leigh, Brookhouse Mills, Old Lancaster lane; 40,520 spindles, 308/608 twist, 601/808 weft; 1,156 looms, mulls, jacconettes, cambrics, shirtings, &c. Pay day last Fri. Telegrams, " Leigh, Preston." Telephone No., 107.

• John Liver and Co, Victoria Mill, Peel Hall street; 476 looms, fancy goods. Pay day second Wednesday. Telegrams, "Liver, Preston." Telephone No., 62.

• F. Mangnall and Co, Kay Street Mills; 32,000 spindles, 368/908 weft. Pay day first Saturday in the second month.

• Moses S. Maynard, Bold Street Mill; 42,000 spindles, 608/808 weft only. Pay day last Thursday. Telephone No., 61.

• Mellor Brothers, Limited, Stourton Mills, Fishwick; 30,500 spindles, 221/501 twist and weft. Pay day last Thursday. Telephone No., 21. Horace Mellor, manager and secretary.

• Moor Park Manufacturing Co, Limited, St. George's road; 600 looms, plain and fancy goods. Pay day last Thursday. J. W. Liver, manager ; W. Kirkby, secretary.

• H. C. Owtram and Co, New Hall Lane Mill; 900 looms, velvets, jacconettes and fancy goods; Manchester warehouse-10, Norfolk street. Pay day last Wednesday. Telephone No., 27.

• Oxhey Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co., Limited, Oxhey Mill, Ripon street; 18,086 spindles, 308 twist and weft; 402 looms, Indian shirtings. Pay day third Wednesday. Telephone No., 103. Hubert Lees, secretary.

• William Paley, Bank Top, Hopwood Street and Primrose Hill Mill, Primrose Hill Mills; 30,992 spindles, 608/908 weft; 708 looms, jacconettes, cambrics, embroidery and fancy cloths; Manchester warehouse-78, Mosley street. Pay day first Wednesday after first Tuesday. Telegrams, "William Paley, Preston." Telephone Nos.-Preston, 23; Manchester, 717.

• Park Lane Twist Co., Limited, Park Mills, North road; 48,760 spindles, 448/608 twist, 401, throstle. Pay day last Wednesday. Telephone No., 33i. A. Simpson, managing director; C. Holme, sec.

• Preston Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co, Limited, Wellfield Road Mill; 49,672 spindles, 308/548 weft, 308/401 twist; 824 looms, India and China shirtings. Pay day last Friday. Telegrams, "Wellfield, Preston." Telephone No., 112. John Bibby, manager; A. Wharmby, secretary ark and salesman.

• William Shaw and Co, Lawson Mills, Cumberland street; 416 looms, twills, plains, &c.

• J. R. and A. Smith, Limited, Moor Brook Mills and Park Mill Sheds; 1,140 looms, fancy muslins, dress goods and specialities for India. Pay day last Friday. Telegrams, "Leno, Preston and Manchester." Telephone No., 105. R. G. Triggs, sec.

• Joseph Smith, Southgate and Ribbleton Mill, Ribbleton Mills; 67,550 spindles, 308 twist, 301/408 weft; 1,061 looms, India and China shirtings. Pay day last Saturday, at Southgate Mill. Telephone Nos.-Southgate Mill, 32; Ribbleton Mill, 25

• William Smith and Co, Queen's Mill, Greenbank street; 770 looms, dhooties, twills, shirtings, stripes and jacconettes; Manchester office-28, Faulkner st. Pay day first Wednesday. Telephone Nos.-Preston, 110; Manchester, 187.

• Swainson, Birley and Co, Fishwick Mills; 95,562 spindles, 288f 308 and 32, water twist; 2,084 looms, muslins, satteens, mattelasses, long cloths, sheetings, mediums, croydons, &c.; Manchester warehouse-7, Charlotte street, Portland street; London office-5, Goldsmith street, Wood street. Telephone Nos.-Preston, 13 ; Manchester, 74 Tennyson Road.

• Cotton Spinning and Manufacturing Co., Limited, Tennyson Road Mill; 480 looms, Indian dhooties and shirtings. Pay day last Thursday. Telephone No., 128. Roger Bamber, secretary and salesman Walmsley Benjamin.

• Lord Street Mill, Tithebarn street; 11,700 spindles, 908 weft. Pay day last Saturday.

• Richard Walsh and Co, Ashton Shed; 470 looms, shirtings and T cloths. Telephone No., 18A.

• Wilding Brothers, Alexandra Mill, Skeffington road North; 1,022 looms, fine cambrics, jacconettes, mulls, satins, &c. Pay day last Wednesday. Telephone No., 130.

• J. F. Woods and Co, Albert Mill, Cemetery road; 445 looms, cambrics, jacconettes and shirtings. Pay day first Saturday after last Thursday.

Bamber Bridge. 3 miles S.S.E. from Preston (p167)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• Richard Aspden and Co, Mexican Mill; 240 looms, mexicans. Pay days Tuesday and Friday.

• George and R. Dewhurst, Cuerden Mill; 67,432 spindles, 308 twist and weft; 1,032 looms, Indian shirtings; and at Higher Walton Mill, Walton-le-Dale. Pay day last Saturday.

• Thomas Eccles, Sons and Co, Stone Mill, School lane; 50,342 spindles, 308 twist and weft; 824 looms, shirtings. Pay day last Thursday.

• William Eccles and Sons, Withy Trees Mill; 29,650 spindles, 30, twist, 308/368 weft; 476 looms, shirtings. Telephone No., 233.

• J. and A. S. Orr, School Lane Mill; 37,940 spindles, 30, twist, 40, weft; 560 looms, shirtings.

Croston. 8.5 miles S.W. from Preston (p167)

COTTON MANUFACTURERS

• Croston Cotton Manufacturing Co., Limited, Jubilee Mill, Jubilee Mill; 408 looms, dhooties, shirtings, printers and satteens. Pay day last Thursday. James Jackson, secretary and salesman.

• Hampson and Fish, Limited, Orchard Mill; 460 looms, satteens and fancy goods; and Swillbrook and Deepdale Mills, Preston; Manchester office-64, Mosley street.

Garstang. 10.5 miles N. from Preston (p167)

COTTON MANUFACTURERS

• Calder Vale Manufacturing Co, Calder Vale Mill; -260 looms, shirtings, splits, jacconettes, checks and satteens. Letters and statements to Manchester office- 63, Mill street, Bradford.

Kirkham. 8.5 miles W. from Preston (p167)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• Carrington, Woods and Co, Freckleton Street Mills; 930 looms, twills, satins, serges, printers, &c.; and at Holme Mills, Nelson; and Grove Mill, Eccleston, near Chorley.

• Fylde Manufacturing Co., Limited, Orders lane; 540 looms, twills, jeanettes and shirtings. Pay day every Friday. George Tattersall, secretary.

• T. R. and E. Harrison, Brook Mill; 30,000 spindles, 201/36, twist, 308/50, weft. Telegrams, "Harrison, Spinners, Kirkham.

• W. and H. E. Sowerbutts, Balderstone Mill, Freckleton, near Kirkham; 520 looms, twills for bleaching and dyeing; Preston office -14, Ribblesdale place, where all communications should be addressed. Telegrams, "Sowerbutts, Preston." Telephone No., 34.

• Walker, Moss and Co, Phoenix Mills; 1,200 looms, printers, cambrics, twills, &c.; and Cuerden Green Mills, Lostock Hall. Pay day first Wednesday in second month.

• Wesham Mill Co, Limited, Wesham Mills, near Kirkham ; 65,346 spindles, 341/48, weft. Telegrams, " Bowdler, Kirkham." James Ogden, secretary 10.

FLAX SPINNERS

• John Birley and Sons, Barnfield. Telegrams, Birley's Mill, Kirkham.

Leyland. 4 miles S. from Preston (p167)

BLEACHERS

• John Stanning and Son, Leyland Bleach Works; Manchester warehouse-4, Booth street. Pay day last Friday.

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• Andrew Berry and Sons, Mount Pleasant Mills; 580 looms, cambrics, jacconettes and fancys.

• John Pilkington, Earnshaw Bridge Mill; 7,000 spindles, 601/1008 weft; 200 looms, cambrics, lawns, jacconettes and nainsooks.

• Reade and Wall, Brook Mills; 780 looms, fancy goods; Manchester warehouse - 97, Portland street. Telegrams, " Chambray, Manchester.

Longridge. 7 miles N.N.E. from Preston (p169)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• Hayhurst and Marsden, Cramp Oaks Mill; 6,400 spindles, 601/80, weft; 501 looms, embroidery cloths, satteens and umbrella cloths.

• Longridge Manufacturing Co, Limited; 552 looms, cambrics, satteens and fancys. Pay day Tuesday, by cheque. John Longworth, manager; William Fielding, secretary and salesman.

• Robert Smith, Victoria Mill; 540 looms, cambrics, jacconettes, twills, checks, lenos, fancy muslins and canvas cloth. Pay day every Tuesday, at No. 15 pillar, Manchester Exchange. Telegrams, "Robert, Longridge.

• George Whittle and Co, Stone Bridge Mill; 584 looms, shirtings, cambrics, jacconettes and fancy goods.

Ribchester. 11 miles N.E. from Preston (p169)

COTTON MANUFACTURERS

• John Brindle and Co, Ribblesdale Mill; 405 looms, jacconettes, mulls, stripes, dhooties, &c.

• Ribchester Cotton Manufacturing Co, Limited; 320 looms. John Milnes, secretary.

Penwortham. 2 miles B.W. from Preston (p169)

COTTON SPINNER

• Joshua Cockshutt, Penwortham Mill; 25,000 spindles, 408/608 twist and weft. Telephone No., 180.

Walton-le-Dale and Lostock Hall. 1.5 miles S.E. from PRESTON (p169)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

• William Calvert and Sons, Flats Mills, Walton-le-Dale; and Aqueduct and India Mills, Preston; 150,566 spindles, 308/408 twist and weft; 2,546 looms, shirtings and sheetings. Pay days last Saturday and the previous Friday afternoon, at Flats Mills.

• George and R. Dewhurst, Higher Walton Mill; 77,288 spindles, 308 twist and weft; 1,168 looms, India shirtings; and at Cuerden Mill, Bamber Bridge. Pay day last Saturday.

• Lostock Hall Spinning Co, Limited; 55,176 spindles, 608/1008 weft and twist. Telephone- No., 133. George Firth, manager; John Henry Almond, secretary.

• Simpson and Russell, Gregson Lane Mill, Walton-le-Dale; 31,000 spindles, 268/348 twist, 368/608 weft; 216 looms, shirtings and jacconettes. Pay day last Thursday. Railway address-Hoghton Station, East Lane. By.

• Moss Walker and Co, Cuerden Green Mills, Lostock Hall; 506 looms; and Phoenix Mills, Kirkham. Pay day first Wednesday in second month.

Sources of Information

Directory 1891 Worrall's Cotton Spinners

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