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Textiles Collection

Background imageTextiles Collection: A female worker at Kumficar factory, Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

A female worker at Kumficar factory, Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

Background imageTextiles Collection: A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: The Hale Martin spinning mill in the village of Balnamore County Antrim 14th September

The Hale Martin spinning mill in the village of Balnamore County Antrim 14th September 1960

Background imageTextiles Collection: Actor Robert Carlyle outside the glasgow film theatre shouting at photographers March

Actor Robert Carlyle outside the glasgow film theatre shouting at photographers March 1997

Background imageTextiles Collection: Burtons menswear factory in Guisborough. October 1983

Burtons menswear factory in Guisborough. October 1983

Background imageTextiles Collection: Burtons menswear factory in Guisborough. October 1983

Burtons menswear factory in Guisborough. October 1983

Background imageTextiles Collection: Managers and executives of the laura Ashley textiles factory in car no, Powys

Managers and executives of the laura Ashley textiles factory in car no, Powys, enjoy a slice of cake as they celebrate the companys 40th anniversary. 15th May 1993

Background imageTextiles Collection: Newport market, a traditional Victorian indoor market, built in 1854 in Newport

Newport market, a traditional Victorian indoor market, built in 1854 in Newport, South Wales. Pictured 16th July 1973

Background imageTextiles Collection: Textile production in Britain during World War Two. Miss Eileen Rhodes with Peke

Textile production in Britain during World War Two. Miss Eileen Rhodes with Peke Chinnie. 21st August 1943

Background imageTextiles Collection: A lace shawl seen here undergoing quality control at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A lace shawl seen here undergoing quality control at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: A worker at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here laying out

A worker at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here laying out blocking frames which hold lace shawls 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: Yarn being spun at the The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March

Yarn being spun at the The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

A handframe knitter seen here at work at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt

Machinist assembles a lace cardigan at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: Employees at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here attaching a

Employees at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham seen here attaching a lace shawl to a blocking frame 31st March 1954

Background imageTextiles Collection: Young machinists at work on one of the production lines at Lotery

Young machinists at work on one of the production lines at Loterys factory in Newport, Wales. 30th March 1964

Background imageTextiles Collection: Worker Pat Evans of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn, Pontypridd

Worker Pat Evans of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn, Pontypridd. Here she is pictured sewing packets using a sewing machine. October 1995

Background imageTextiles Collection: Kayser Bondor textiles factory at Pentrebach & Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Kayser Bondor textiles factory at Pentrebach & Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Mrs Mair Evans, a sewing machine worker, makes the trimmings for slips on an automatic sewing machine

Background imageTextiles Collection: With their mothers at work in the Steinberg and Sons Ltd factory in Hawthorn, Pontypridd

With their mothers at work in the Steinberg and Sons Ltd factory in Hawthorn, Pontypridd, children listen to a story at the factory nursery school

Background imageTextiles Collection: Machinist working mothers keep up production at the Steingberg

Machinist working mothers keep up production at the Steingberg and Sons gown factory at Hawthorn, Pontypridd as their children ware cared for at the nearby nursery in a classroom of Hawthorn County

Background imageTextiles Collection: Exterior view of the Laura Ashley textiles factory in Newtown, Powys Wales

Exterior view of the Laura Ashley textiles factory in Newtown, Powys Wales. 19th April 1978

Background imageTextiles Collection: Mrs Lilian Burnard, trainee supervisor for hand sewing, teaching three of the girls in

Mrs Lilian Burnard, trainee supervisor for hand sewing, teaching three of the girls in the training room at Alexon House, the Old Hawthorn clothing factory. August 1963

Background imageTextiles Collection: General view showing a section of the huge mashing floor of the Louis Edwards and Co

General view showing a section of the huge mashing floor of the Louis Edwards and Co. textiles factory in Maesteg, Bridgend Borough, Wales. Picture shows: Machinists at work on the floor

Background imageTextiles Collection: Young machinists being trained in the training school of Loterys factory in Newport

Young machinists being trained in the training school of Loterys factory in Newport, Wales. March 1964

Background imageTextiles Collection: Workers of the Laura Ashley textiles factory Headquarters in in Carno

Workers of the Laura Ashley textiles factory Headquarters in in Carno, Powys pictured outside the factory. September 1988

Background imageTextiles Collection: Exterior view of the Laura Ashley Headquarters in Carno, Powys Wales. Circa 1980

Exterior view of the Laura Ashley Headquarters in Carno, Powys Wales. Circa 1980

Background imageTextiles Collection: With their mothers at work in the Steinberg factory in Pontypridd, Wales

With their mothers at work in the Steinberg factory in Pontypridd, Wales, have a lesson in needlework at a nursery creche paid for by the company to prevent absenteeism amongst their mothers during

Background imageTextiles Collection: Quality control officer Helen Jones examines a Janet Reger camisole under controlled

Quality control officer Helen Jones examines a Janet Reger camisole under controlled lighting at the Berlei factory in Merthyr, Wales. September 1984

Background imageTextiles Collection: Worker Phil Stones of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn, Pontypridd

Worker Phil Stones of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn, Pontypridd. Here he is pictured pressing skirts at the factory using a heavy duty iron. October 1995

Background imageTextiles Collection: A Worker takes a break for a cup of tea at the Burberry polo shirt factory in Treorchy

A Worker takes a break for a cup of tea at the Burberry polo shirt factory in Treorchy, Wales. November 1996

Background imageTextiles Collection: Cutter D Hoskins demonstrating to female workers at the Steinberg

Cutter D Hoskins demonstrating to female workers at the Steinberg and So Ltd textiles factory in Pontypridd, Wales. August 1963

Background imageTextiles Collection: General view showing workers at the Laura Ashley textiles factory in Carno, Powys, Wales

General view showing workers at the Laura Ashley textiles factory in Carno, Powys, Wales. April 1992

Background imageTextiles Collection: Some of the workers of Berlei factory workers who lost their jobs at the rescued

Some of the workers of Berlei factory workers who lost their jobs at the rescued factories of Merthyr and Ebbw Vale fill in application forms for jobs with Gossard after Courtaulds and Gossard

Background imageTextiles Collection: Personnel manager Tricia Hawkins of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn

Personnel manager Tricia Hawkins of Alexon textiles factory at Alexon House in Hawthorn, Pontypridd. Here she is pictured a sign showing the companys requirement for 50 sewing machinists to join

Background imageTextiles Collection: A factory scene in 1935 showing women and their Singer sowing machines

A factory scene in 1935 showing women and their Singer sowing machines. Exact area where this picture was taken is unknown. But it is taken in the United Kingdom. Picture taken 21st July 1935

Background imageTextiles Collection: Redcar Market, 9th May 1987

Redcar Market, 9th May 1987

Background imageTextiles Collection: Harry Gilman, Textiles Stall, Stockton Market, North East England, 8th April 1987

Harry Gilman, Textiles Stall, Stockton Market, North East England, 8th April 1987

Background imageTextiles Collection: Aerial view showing the Singer Manufacturing Company sewing machine factory in Kilbowie

Aerial view showing the Singer Manufacturing Company sewing machine factory in Kilbowie, Clydebank. Circa 1935

Background imageTextiles Collection: The first viscose yarn spinning machine installed at Courtaulds main works in Coventry in

The first viscose yarn spinning machine installed at Courtaulds main works in Coventry in 1904

Background imageTextiles Collection: Courtaulds design department, where the introduction of modern computer equipment has

Courtaulds design department, where the introduction of modern computer equipment has taken the guesswork out of the most complex patterns. 28th June 1988

Background imageTextiles Collection: The centre of the village of Balnamore County Antrim with The Hale Martin spinning mill

The centre of the village of Balnamore County Antrim with The Hale Martin spinning mill in background. 14th September 1960

Background imageTextiles Collection: Lancashire weavers seen here spinning and weaving in their workshop in Northern England

Lancashire weavers seen here spinning and weaving in their workshop in Northern England Circa 1936

Background imageTextiles Collection: Moira Lister Actress - Mar 1963 in her Grecian style gown in silk chiffon at

Moira Lister Actress - Mar 1963 in her Grecian style gown in silk chiffon at the Theatre

Background imageTextiles Collection: British actress Joan Collins leaving a charity show at the Royal Albert Hall last Monday

British actress Joan Collins leaving a charity show at the Royal Albert Hall last Monday. December 1982

Background imageTextiles Collection: Elizabeth Taylor March 1982 arrives at Victoria Palace Theatre for rehersals for

Elizabeth Taylor March 1982 arrives at Victoria Palace Theatre for rehersals for The Little Foxes

Background imageTextiles Collection: Clothing Stockings. June 1935 P017761

Clothing Stockings. June 1935 P017761

Background imageTextiles Collection: Industry: stocking manufacture. Circa 1940s P017762

Industry: stocking manufacture. Circa 1940s P017762

Background imageTextiles Collection: Woman seen here with rolls of material she has woven with her loom. 1955

Woman seen here with rolls of material she has woven with her loom. 1955



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