Mills and Tall Chimneys of Kidderminster, 1850s-2010. An illustrated journey through the town, stopping to examine the historic mills and factories of the carpet industry past and present

Details:

Author(s) Thompson, Melvyn
Publication type Monograph
Year published 2012
Pages 145pp; illus
Publisher Hencroft Press
Place Published Kidderminster

Topics:

Name Buildings: industrial

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Library:

Name British Library
City London
County Greater London
Country England
Postcode NW1 2DB
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Groups:

Business profiles & biographies

Notes:

Written by a former employee / engineer in the industry. Heavily illustrated. Largely comprises 'Kidderminster becomes a carpet town' [pp6-19] and 'Areas and locations' [pp20-141], the latter providing a profile of each site, detailing the buildings and businesses. Includes some coverage of the industry at Stourport on Severn