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Blackburn Cotton Weavers

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Katy

Katy Report 1 Aug 2009 01:36

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any great resources online about Cotton Weavers in Blackburn, Lancashire? My entire paternal line of my father's family were cotton weavers and I'd love to be able to find out a bit more about it all.
Thanks. Katy

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 1 Aug 2009 04:40

Have you googled this Katy as when I did, there seemed to be several sites to look at.

Lizx

Katy

Katy Report 13 Sep 2009 13:41

Adding links as I find them... just to help any others who may be looking.

http://www.bbcwhodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/take-it-further/jobs/manchester-and-lancashire-textile-workers

http://www.cottontown.org