Charles Taylor (1841-1897)
Charles Taylor invented a floor covering called Corticene. He wanted to expedite the process of manufacturing floor covering. Both linoleum and corticene are made of granulated cork bound together with a cement prepared from linseed oil, together with several other ingredients. Corticene had better wearing qualities, and greater resilience than linoleum.
1880 Company formed to take over the business of Corticene Cork Floor Cloth Manufacturers carried on by B. Ashton and E. U. Taylor at Trianon Mill, Woodley. Lists a number of directors and mentions Charles Taylor.[1] Formation of the Improved Corticene Floor Cloth Co.[2]
1892 Trianon Mill, Woodley offered for sale. 15,255 yards of freehold land and four story mill and situated on the High Peak Canal.[3]