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Information and Statistics on the Oldham Cotton Industry

Gives a precis of the cotton history in Oldham - the main advantages of the town, situated on hilly ground rising to the Pennines; the humidity and proximity to the Manchester Ship Canal.
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CreatorAnon.
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Date created12 January 1943
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Manufacturer/Publisher
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Holding organisationOldham Local Studies and Archives
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Accession numberD-AAN/1/5/2/4
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Associated Objects
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Image: Cottage Industry; a man using a weaving loom, pre 1800 Image: Spinning engraving by J.R. Barfoot, published 1835-40
Image: child working inside a weaving shed, c1910 Image: a drawing of Watts Warehouse in Manchester, built 1858
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