Appleton, Thomas, & Co
Other Business Names:
- Horrobin Mill
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bolton le Moors, Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
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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
Publications:
- Horrobin Mill. Bleachworks in the Jumbles by Francis, James J
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Horrobin Mill
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Bolton le Moors, Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West, England
Sectors:
- 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 thereafterPublications:
- Horrobin Mill. Bleachworks in the Jumbles by Francis, James J