Woollen Industry of South West England
Details:
- Author(s) Ponting, Kenneth G
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1971
- Pages 214pp; illus
- Publisher Adams & Dart
- Place Published Bath
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Early history of the industry by a specialist on the West Country industry. Covers especially Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire including Bristol. Deals with period from 12th century to present day but with a focus on the early industrial revolution period. Gives some insights into trading. Text is arranged in four parts, viz: 1] 'From the earliest times to the Industrial Revolution'; 2] 'The Industrial Revolution - machines'; 3] 'The Industrial Revolution - men'; 4] 'Documents relating to the ... clothing trade' - including some original documentation, text from published essays, etc [pp133-68]. Also a useful glossary of terms used in production and trading