Cotton industry

[houseboy]

Well LS7, a potted history
1974-77 Joshua Hoyle & Sons, Plumbe St, Burnley
1977-89 Thomas Mason, Primet Mill, Colne
1989-2011 JH Birtwistle, Grande Rd Mill, Haslingden
All Cotton Weavers
Anybody else worked any of these?

I worked at Birtwistles for 12 years but left around ‘84. Bet you know people I do/did.

[Sykoclaret]

Well didn't start till '89 but people tended to work there for many years so it's quite possible.

[Stayingup]

Due to its location on the Leeds Liverpool canal Nelson was the fastest growing town in Britain in the early 1900's Possibly together with Burnley the biggest producer of woven cotton fabrics in UK.

[LS7]

Are any of those places still going?

[KateR]

Cotton Club is a movie I enjoy very much

[Sykoclaret]

Regarding your question LS7, first 2 long gone. Haslingden mill may still be operating in some capacity but not I believe as a weaver any longer. More likely import and making up.

[Steve1956]

Regarding your question LS7, first 2 long gone. Haslingden mill may still be operating in some capacity but not I believe as a weaver any longer. More likely import and making up.

Was Birtwistle's gutted by fire recently believe its been earmarked for housing on the site

[Down_Rover]

Dot's son Nick Cotton committed the first murder in EastEnders in episode 1

[Sykoclaret]

There certainly was a fire not long since but don't think gutted. Suspect the longer term intention of the purchaser of the business from John Lewis was always more related to the potential value of the land rather than as a manufacturing base. Planning permission would be required for a change of land usage but can't see that as a major issue. Prime site with good road links for Manchester commuters.

[Bosscat]

Can't believe no-one has put this

https://youtu.be/mOYZaiDZ7BM

[Volvoclaret]

Saturday nights in Long Preston.

[Steve1956]

There certainly was a fire not long since but don't think gutted. Suspect the longer term intention of the purchaser of the business from John Lewis was always more related to the potential value of the land rather than as a manufacturing base. Planning permission would be required for a change of land usage but can't see that as a major issue. Prime site with good road links for Manchester commuters.

Completely gutted mate.

https://youtu.be/K1L86L2CgPo

[claretdavid]

This song used to get sung in the local folk clubs, usually by Roger Westbrook.

ALL ALONG THE ROSSENDALE
(Mick Jones)

The cotton mills are closing down all over Lancashire
From Burnley to the Mersey, and from Oldham to the Wyre
And all along the Rossendale, you'll hear a weary cry,
And the wind across the Pennines heaves a low and a deadly sigh.

Save our sheds from unemployment, that's all that we demand,
For we're clemming and we're starving, with no money in our hand.
Redeployment is the answer, from Whitehall's empty mouth,
Come leave your home and your family, lads; there's jobs for you down south.

But meanwhile for the last time, the factory whistles blow
For the profit margin's falling, and the capital's run low
And the stockbrokers of Altrincham, they must sell off all their shares
And not give a damn for the workingman, 'cause no one really cares

Now the sun sets over Pendle, and the rain begins to fall
And the government in Westminster ignores the weavers' call
And the glory that was England dies beneath the coal-black hills
And the legends of Jerusalem with the dark, Satanic mills

The cotton mills are closing down all over Lancashire
From Burnley to the Mersey, and from Oldham to the Wyre
And all along the Rossendale, you'll hear a weary cry,
And the wind across the Pennines heaves a low and a deadly sigh.

And the glory that was England dies beneath the coal-black hills
And the legends of Jerusalem with the dark, Satanic mills
CHORUS