Appleton, Thomas, & Co

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  • Textile production Textile finishing

Notes:

Traced origins to the bleachworks at Horrobin Mill established in the late 18th century by the Ainsworth family and continued in the early 19th century by Peter Cort & Co. Succeeded by Thomas Appleton & Co which, by 1900, specialised in bleaching and dyeing fine cotton and muslins for export markets. 1937 sold to Bleachers' Association Ltd and closed shortly thereafter

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