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Blackburn, Cotton and the Industrial Revolution
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The history of Blackburn, UK, as it developed from a small market town in the 16th century, to one of the most important textile weaving centers in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Author: S. Lassey.
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Textile Science and Technology
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Informative web site, with short articles on the history and development of the textile industry, knitting technology, man-made fibers and textile specialty chemicals. Author: J.N. Vohra.
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Lancashire Textile Project
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History of the steam driven weaving industry in the North West of England. Includes pictures and transcripts of interviews with those involved in the industry.
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Lippitt Mill and Related Textile History
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Excerpts of a book on the industrialization of New England, as it started with the development of mechanised textile mills. Drawings of contemporary mills and machinery, and descriptions of production processes. Author: J. E. Hayes III.
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