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'''COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS'''  
'''COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS'''  


[[David Berry|BERRY, DAVID]], Whitefield Shed; 200 looms, zephyrs, oxfords, harvards, dobbie checks and stripes, and, all kinds of fancy goods.  
* [[David Berry|BERRY, DAVID]], Whitefield Shed; 200 looms, zephyrs, oxfords, harvards, dobbie checks and stripes, and, all kinds of fancy goods.  


Carrington, Woods & Co., [[Hohne Mills]]; 980 looms, twills, jeans, stripes, &c.; and at [[Freckleton Street Mills]], Kirkham, near Preston; and [[Grove Mill]], Eccleston, Chorley; Manchester warehouse-5, York street.  
* Carrington, Woods & Co., [[Hohne Mills]]; 980 looms, twills, jeans, stripes, &c.; and at [[Freckleton Street Mills]], Kirkham, near Preston; and [[Grove Mill, Eccleston|Grove Mill]], Eccleston, Chorley; Manchester warehouse-5, York street.  


Clark James, [[Brook Street Mill]]; 800 looms, satteens and twills.  
* Clark James, [[Brook Street Mill]]; 800 looms, satteens and twills.  


[[Croasdale Brothers|CROASDALE BROTHERS]], [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 352 looms, twills, serges, spots, stripes, satteens and fancys.  
* [[Croasdale Brothers|CROASDALE BROTHERS]], [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 352 looms, twills, serges, spots, stripes, satteens and fancys.  


Dyson James, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]]; 400 looms, printers.  
* Dyson James, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]]; 400 looms, printers.  


Ecroyd Wm. & Sons, [[Lomeshaye Mills]]; 1,940 looms, worsted stuffs. Telegrams, "Ecroyd, Nelson."  
* Ecroyd Wm. & Sons, [[Lomeshaye Mills]]; 1,940 looms, worsted stuffs. Telegrams, "Ecroyd, Nelson."  


Evans ,L. C., Walverden Shed; 564 looms, printers ; and [[Grane Road Mills]], Haslingden; Manchester warehouse-9A, Nicholas street.  
* Evans ,L. C., Walverden Shed; 564 looms, printers ; and [[Grane Road Mills]], Haslingden; Manchester warehouse-9A, Nicholas street.  


Fletcher Hezekiah, [[Brook Street Mills]]; 238 looms, checks and stripes ; Manchester warehouse-24, Johnson street, Cannon street.  
* Fletcher Hezekiah, [[Brook Street Mills]]; 238 looms, checks and stripes ; Manchester warehouse-24, Johnson street, Cannon street.  


Greenwood, Pickles & Holt, Vale Street and Brook Street Sheds; 463 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.  
* Greenwood, Pickles & Holt, Vale Street and Brook Street Sheds; 463 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.  


Halstead, John, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mill]]; 40 looms, satteens.
* Halstead, John, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mill]]; 40 looms, satteens.


Hartley & Co., [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 780 looms, twills, satteens, florentines, mattings, jeans, &c.  
* Hartley & Co., [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 780 looms, twills, satteens, florentines, mattings, jeans, &c.  


HARTLEY BERNARD, [[Brook Street Mill]]; 199 looms, twills, drills, jeans, satteens and ducks.  
* HARTLEY, BERNARD, [[Brook Street Mill]]; 199 looms, twills, drills, jeans, satteens and ducks.  


HARTLEY FRED, [[Walverden Mill]]; 250 looms, florentines, wigans, jeans, jeanettes, Metz cords, &c.  
* HARTLEY, FRED, [[Walverden Mill]]; 250 looms, florentines, wigans, jeans, jeanettes, Metz cords, &c.  


HARTLEY WILLIAM, [[Pendle Mill]]; 610 looms all kinds of fancy cotton cloths.  
* HARTLEY, WILLIAM, [[Pendle Mill]]; 610 looms all kinds of fancy cotton cloths.  


Haytock John, [[Brook Street Mills]]; 102 looms, satteens, jeans, twills, &c.  
* Haytock, John, [[Brook Street Mills]]; 102 looms, satteens, jeans, twills, &c.  


Hey Eli & Thos., [[Bridge Mill]]; 118 looms, printers only.  
* Hey Eli & Thos., [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mill]]; 118 looms, printers only.  


[[Holme Mills Manufacturing Co|Holme Mills Manufacturing Co.]]; 118 looms, printers, skirtings and cambrics.
* [[Holme Mills Manufacturing Co|Holme Mills Manufacturing Co.]]; 118 looms, printers, skirtings and cambrics.


Landless Brothers, [[Bridge Mills]], Nelson ; and [[Clowbridge Mills]], near Burnley; 5,000 spindles, 141/20, twist; 1,100 looms, linen and cotton stripes and plains.  
* Landless Brothers, [[Bridge Mills]], Nelson ; and [[Clowbridge Mills]], near Burnley; 5,000 spindles, 141/20, twist; 1,100 looms, linen and cotton stripes and plains.  


Laycock Simpson, [[Vale Street Mill]]; 294 looms, Harvard checks, ginghams and handkerchiefs.  
* Laycock, Simpson, [[Vale Street Mill]]; 294 looms, Harvard checks, ginghams and handkerchiefs.  


[[Lomeshaye Bridge Mill Co|Lomeshaye Bridge Mill Co.]]; 1,305 looms, printers and twills ; Manchester office-77, Fountain street. Pay day second Wednesday.  
* [[Lomeshaye Bridge Mill Co|Lomeshaye Bridge Mill Co.]]; 1,305 looms, printers and twills ; Manchester office-77, Fountain street. Pay day second Wednesday.  


Marsden & Thompson, [[Holme Mills]]; 190 looms, Oxford and coloured shirtings.  
* Marsden & Thompson, [[Holme Mills]]; 190 looms, Oxford and coloured shirtings.  


Mason Thomas, Netherfield Shed, Nelson; and [[Primet Mill]], Colne; 1,004 looms, oxfords, satteens, serges, &c.; Bradford warehouse-30, HallIngs.  
* Mason, Thomas, Netherfield Shed, Nelson; and [[Primet Mill]], Colne; 1,004 looms, oxfords, satteens, serges, &c.; Bradford warehouse-30, HallIngs.  


MATHER & CO., Whitefield Shed; 160 looms, cotton and worsted italians, cloths, cashmeres, coburgs, &c.; piece room-121, Swan arcade, Bradford.  
* MATHER & CO., Whitefield Shed; 160 looms, cotton and worsted italians, cloths, cashmeres, coburgs, &c.; piece room-121, Swan arcade, Bradford.  


Nelson James, [[Vale Street Mills]], and Whitefield Sheds; 616 looms, italians and fancy cotton cloth.  
* Nelson, James, [[Vale Street Mills]], and Whitefield Sheds; 616 looms, italians and fancy cotton cloth.  


* [[Nelson Manufacturing Co|Nelson Manufacturing Co., Limited]], [[Seed Hill Mill, Nelson|Seed Hill Mill]]; 428 looms, printers, shirtings, Turkey reds, &c. Fred Wainman, manager.  
* [[Nelson Manufacturing Co|Nelson Manufacturing Co., Limited]], [[Seed Hill Mill, Nelson|Seed Hill Mill]]; 428 looms, printers, shirtings, Turkey reds, &c. Fred Wainman, manager.  
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* [[Pickles Brothers]], [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]], Nelson; and Pendle View Shed, Brierfield; 1,006 looms, oxfords, zephyrs, checks, &c.
* [[Pickles Brothers]], [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]], Nelson; and Pendle View Shed, Brierfield; 1,006 looms, oxfords, zephyrs, checks, &c.


RATCLIFFE W. & J., [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mill]]; 150 looms, jacconettes, printers, &c.  
* RATCLIFFE W. & J., [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mill]]; 150 looms, jacconettes, printers, &c.  


REDMAYNE E. & SON, [[Walverden Mills]]; 250 looms, satteens, jeans, drills and figured goods.
* REDMAYNE E. & SON, [[Walverden Mills]]; 250 looms, satteens, jeans, drills and figured goods.


Reed & Dyson Brothers, Pendle Street and Whitefield Sheds; 788 looms, fancys, satteens, drills,twills,&c.  
* Reed & Dyson Brothers, Pendle Street and Whitefield Sheds; 788 looms, fancys, satteens, drills,twills,&c.  


RILEY J. & E. B., [[Walverden Mill]]; 150 looms, oxfords, harvards, regattas, &c.  
* RILEY J. & E. B., [[Walverden Mill]]; 150 looms, oxfords, harvards, regattas, &c.  


Roberts, Richard, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]] and 70 Scotland road; 100 looms, stripes and checks  
* Roberts, Richard, [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mills]] and 70 Scotland road; 100 looms, stripes and checks  


* [[Shaw and Overton|SHAW & OVERTON]], Whitefield Shed; 92 looms, satteens, harvards, oxfords, zephyrs, &c.  
* [[Shaw and Overton|SHAW & OVERTON]], Whitefield Shed; 92 looms, satteens, harvards, oxfords, zephyrs, &c.  


Smith, Samuel, Walverden Shed; 20 looms, satteens, twills, jeans, &c.  
* Smith, Samuel, Walverden Shed; 20 looms, satteens, twills, jeans, &c.  


Stuttard, Thomas & Co., [[Vale Street Mill, Nelson|Vale Street Mill]]; 110 looms, harvards, oxfords, ginghams, &c,  
* Stuttard, Thomas & Co., [[Vale Street Mill, Nelson|Vale Street Mill]]; 110 looms, harvards, oxfords, ginghams, &c,  


Sunderland Joseph, Sons & Co., Brook Street, Sagar Street and [[Victoria Mills]]; 538 looms, italians and cashmere dress goods; piece room-24, Swaine street, Bradford.  
* Sunderland, Joseph, Sons & Co., Brook Street, Sagar Street and [[Victoria Mills]]; 538 looms, italians and cashmere dress goods; piece room-24, Swaine street, Bradford.  


[[James Tattersall and Sons|TATTERSALL JAMES & SONS]], [[Vale Street Mill, Nelson|Vale Street Mills]]; 200 looms, fancys, satteens, twills, jeans, &c.  
* [[James Tattersall and Sons|TATTERSALL JAMES & SONS]], [[Vale Street Mill, Nelson|Vale Street Mills]]; 200 looms, fancys, satteens, twills, jeans, &c.  


Taylor & Dean, [[Vale Street Mill]]; 295 looms, satteens, twills, &c.  
* Taylor & Dean, [[Vale Street Mill]]; 295 looms, satteens, twills, &c.  


TAYLOR F. & CO., Whitefield Shed; 210 looms, checks  
* TAYLOR F. & CO., Whitefield Shed; 210 looms, checks  


Thornton & Co., [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 258 looms, satteens, twills, &c.  
* Thornton & Co., [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 258 looms, satteens, twills, &c.  


[[Tunstill Brothers]], [[Throstle Nest Mill]], Nelson; [[Brierfield Mills]], Brierfield; and [[Newtown Mills]], Burnley  
* [[Tunstill Brothers]], [[Throstle Nest Mill]], Nelson; [[Brierfield Mills]], Brierfield; and [[Newtown Mills]], Burnley  


VARLEY ROBERT, [[Holme Mills]]; 90 looms,satteens, jeans, twills, &c.  
* VARLEY, ROBERT, [[Holme Mills]]; 90 looms,satteens, jeans, twills, &c.  


[[Victoria Mill Co|Victoria Mill Co.]], [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mill]]; 250 looms, printers.  
[[Victoria Mill Co|Victoria Mill Co.]], [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mill]]; 250 looms, printers.  


WALTON & DYSON, [[Walverden Mills]]; 61 looms, satteens, drills, jeans and twills.  
* WALTON & DYSON, [[Walverden Mills]]; 61 looms, satteens, drills, jeans and twills.  


WALTON BROTHERS, [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mills]]; 200 looms, oxfords, checks, zephyrs and domestics.  
* WALTON BROTHERS, [[Victoria Mill, Nelson|Victoria Mills]]; 200 looms, oxfords, checks, zephyrs and domestics.  


Watson, Peter & Co., Walverden Shed; 70 looms, jeans, zephyrs, satteens, shirtings, coloured goods, &c.  
* Watson, Peter & Co., Walverden Shed; 70 looms, jeans, zephyrs, satteens, shirtings, coloured goods, &c.  


Whitaker, William, [[Whitefield Mill]]; 859 looms, printers, twills and jeans.  
* Whitaker, William, [[Whitefield Mill]]; 859 looms, printers, twills and jeans.  


Whitehead, James, [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 160 looms, brocades, satteens, &c.  
* Whitehead, James, [[Albert Mill, Nelson|Albert Mills]]; 160 looms, brocades, satteens, &c.  


Whittaker, John, Limited, [[Seed Hill Mill]]; 842 looms, printers, serges and spots.
* Whittaker, John, Limited, [[Seed Hill Mill]]; 842 looms, printers, serges and spots.
   
   
[[F. Wilkinson and Co|WILKINSON F. & CO., LIMITED]], [[Pendle Street Mills]]; 746 looms, printers, satteens, brilliants, fancys, &c. John Nutter, manager and secretary.  
* [[F. Wilkinson and Co|WILKINSON F. & CO., LIMITED]], [[Pendle Street Mills]]; 746 looms, printers, satteens, brilliants, fancys, &c. John Nutter, manager and secretary.  


Wilkinson John, [[Laurel Bank Mill]]; 1,000 looms, shirtings and dress goods ; Manchester warehouse-71, Mosley street.  
* Wilkinson John, [[Laurel Bank Mill]]; 1,000 looms, shirtings and dress goods ; Manchester warehouse-71, Mosley street.  


Wilkinson J., [[Bridge Mill]]; 8 looms, wigans and twills,  
* Wilkinson J., [[Bridge Mill, Nelson|Bridge Mill]]; 8 looms, wigans and twills,  


Wilson J. H. & Co., [[Pendle Street Mills]]; 513 looms, coburgs, orleans, italians, poplins, velvets, serges, &c.; Manchester office-58, George street. Telephone No., 1286.  
* Wilson J. H. & Co., [[Pendle Street Mills]]; 513 looms, coburgs, orleans, italians, poplins, velvets, serges, &c.; Manchester office-58, George street. Telephone No., 1286.  


Witham Francis S., [[Brook Street Mill]]; and Netherield Shed; 532 looms, printers, cambrics and
* Witham Francis S., [[Brook Street Mill]]; and Netherield Shed; 532 looms, printers, cambrics and
fine goods.
fine goods.


Wood James, [[Bridge Mills]]; 52 looms, printers.
* Wood James, [[Bridge Mills]]; 52 looms, printers.
 
* WORTHINGTON & WILKINSON, Walverden Shed; 600 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.


WORTHINGTON & WILKINSON, Walverden Shed; 600 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.


==Barrowford. 11 miles N. from Nelson (p139)==
==Barrowford. 11 miles N. from Nelson (p139)==
'''COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS'''  
'''COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS'''  


Atkinson C. & Co., [[Lower Clough Mill]]; 700 looms, satteens, drillettes, jeans, jeanettes, crapes, &c.  
* Atkinson C. & Co., [[Lower Clough Mill]]; 700 looms, satteens, drillettes, jeans, jeanettes, crapes, &c.  


Barrowclough, Thomas, [[Albert Mill, Barrowford|Albert Mills]]; 53,736 spindles; 1,495 looms, printers. Railway address-Nelson.  
* Barrowclough, Thomas, [[Albert Mill, Barrowford|Albert Mills]]; 53,736 spindles; 1,495 looms, printers. Railway address-Nelson.  


Berry R. & Son, [[Victoria Mills]]; 1,513 looms, printers.  
* Berry R. & Son, [[Victoria Mill, Barrowford|Victoria Mills]]; 1,513 looms, printers.  


Smith & Wiseman, Higherford Shed; 489 looms, printers, twills and satteens. Railway address-Nelson.  
* Smith & Wiseman, Higherford Shed; 489 looms, printers, twills and satteens. Railway address-Nelson.  


Trafford R. & Co., Blackho; 305 looms, printers, satteens, &c.
* Trafford R. & Co., Blackho; 305 looms, printers, satteens, &c.





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Nelson

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

  • BERRY, DAVID, Whitefield Shed; 200 looms, zephyrs, oxfords, harvards, dobbie checks and stripes, and, all kinds of fancy goods.
  • Ecroyd Wm. & Sons, Lomeshaye Mills; 1,940 looms, worsted stuffs. Telegrams, "Ecroyd, Nelson."
  • Evans ,L. C., Walverden Shed; 564 looms, printers ; and Grane Road Mills, Haslingden; Manchester warehouse-9A, Nicholas street.
  • Fletcher Hezekiah, Brook Street Mills; 238 looms, checks and stripes ; Manchester warehouse-24, Johnson street, Cannon street.
  • Greenwood, Pickles & Holt, Vale Street and Brook Street Sheds; 463 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.
  • Hartley & Co., Albert Mills; 780 looms, twills, satteens, florentines, mattings, jeans, &c.
  • HARTLEY, BERNARD, Brook Street Mill; 199 looms, twills, drills, jeans, satteens and ducks.
  • HARTLEY, FRED, Walverden Mill; 250 looms, florentines, wigans, jeans, jeanettes, Metz cords, &c.
  • HARTLEY, WILLIAM, Pendle Mill; 610 looms all kinds of fancy cotton cloths.
  • Hey Eli & Thos., Bridge Mill; 118 looms, printers only.
  • Landless Brothers, Bridge Mills, Nelson ; and Clowbridge Mills, near Burnley; 5,000 spindles, 141/20, twist; 1,100 looms, linen and cotton stripes and plains.
  • Laycock, Simpson, Vale Street Mill; 294 looms, Harvard checks, ginghams and handkerchiefs.
  • Lomeshaye Bridge Mill Co.; 1,305 looms, printers and twills ; Manchester office-77, Fountain street. Pay day second Wednesday.
  • Marsden & Thompson, Holme Mills; 190 looms, Oxford and coloured shirtings.
  • Mason, Thomas, Netherfield Shed, Nelson; and Primet Mill, Colne; 1,004 looms, oxfords, satteens, serges, &c.; Bradford warehouse-30, HallIngs.
  • MATHER & CO., Whitefield Shed; 160 looms, cotton and worsted italians, cloths, cashmeres, coburgs, &c.; piece room-121, Swan arcade, Bradford.
  • Nelson, James, Vale Street Mills, and Whitefield Sheds; 616 looms, italians and fancy cotton cloth.

Nutter John, Netherfield Shed; 410 looms, satteens, stripes, twills, &c.

  • RATCLIFFE W. & J., Victoria Mill; 150 looms, jacconettes, printers, &c.
  • REDMAYNE E. & SON, Walverden Mills; 250 looms, satteens, jeans, drills and figured goods.
  • Reed & Dyson Brothers, Pendle Street and Whitefield Sheds; 788 looms, fancys, satteens, drills,twills,&c.
  • RILEY J. & E. B., Walverden Mill; 150 looms, oxfords, harvards, regattas, &c.
  • Roberts, Richard, Bridge Mills and 70 Scotland road; 100 looms, stripes and checks
  • SHAW & OVERTON, Whitefield Shed; 92 looms, satteens, harvards, oxfords, zephyrs, &c.
  • Smith, Samuel, Walverden Shed; 20 looms, satteens, twills, jeans, &c.
  • Stuttard, Thomas & Co., Vale Street Mill; 110 looms, harvards, oxfords, ginghams, &c,
  • Sunderland, Joseph, Sons & Co., Brook Street, Sagar Street and Victoria Mills; 538 looms, italians and cashmere dress goods; piece room-24, Swaine street, Bradford.
  • TAYLOR F. & CO., Whitefield Shed; 210 looms, checks
  • Thornton & Co., Albert Mills; 258 looms, satteens, twills, &c.
  • VARLEY, ROBERT, Holme Mills; 90 looms,satteens, jeans, twills, &c.

Victoria Mill Co., Victoria Mill; 250 looms, printers.

  • WALTON & DYSON, Walverden Mills; 61 looms, satteens, drills, jeans and twills.
  • WALTON BROTHERS, Victoria Mills; 200 looms, oxfords, checks, zephyrs and domestics.
  • Watson, Peter & Co., Walverden Shed; 70 looms, jeans, zephyrs, satteens, shirtings, coloured goods, &c.
  • Whitehead, James, Albert Mills; 160 looms, brocades, satteens, &c.
  • Whittaker, John, Limited, Seed Hill Mill; 842 looms, printers, serges and spots.
  • Wilkinson John, Laurel Bank Mill; 1,000 looms, shirtings and dress goods ; Manchester warehouse-71, Mosley street.
  • Wilson J. H. & Co., Pendle Street Mills; 513 looms, coburgs, orleans, italians, poplins, velvets, serges, &c.; Manchester office-58, George street. Telephone No., 1286.
  • Witham Francis S., Brook Street Mill; and Netherield Shed; 532 looms, printers, cambrics and

fine goods.

  • WORTHINGTON & WILKINSON, Walverden Shed; 600 looms, satteens, serges, spots, stripes, jeans, twills, &c.


Barrowford. 11 miles N. from Nelson (p139)

COTTON SPINNERS AND MANUFACTURERS

  • Atkinson C. & Co., Lower Clough Mill; 700 looms, satteens, drillettes, jeans, jeanettes, crapes, &c.
  • Barrowclough, Thomas, Albert Mills; 53,736 spindles; 1,495 looms, printers. Railway address-Nelson.
  • Smith & Wiseman, Higherford Shed; 489 looms, printers, twills and satteens. Railway address-Nelson.
  • Trafford R. & Co., Blackho; 305 looms, printers, satteens, &c.


Sources of Information

Directory 1891 Worrall's Cotton Spinners

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