Blackburn, Cotton and the Industrial Revolution
Link ID 120110
Title Blackburn, Cotton and the Industrial Revolution
Url http://www.aboutlancs.com/cotton.htm
Description 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.
Category Textiles and Nonwovens > Resources > History > Industry
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Date Jul 19, 2006
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