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Domestic Life in a 19th Century Weaver's Cottage

Domestic Life in a 19th Century Weaver's Cottage

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Explore family life in a working family's home at the cusp of the Industrial Revolution

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Domestic Woollen Industry and Weaving in the Colne Valley

Domestic Woollen Industry and Weaving in the Colne Valley

KS2 KS3

This resources explores domestic weaving in the 19th century

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Information from the V&A Museum on 19th Century Fashion

Youtube: 1950s Landscape, Industry and Cotton Processing.

Tutorial: Block Printing onto Fabric

Acorn Fabrics: Textile Heritage Behind the Business

The Use of Khaki for Soldiers' Uniforms

PDF: Overview of the Development of Accrington

Origin of English Place Names

Information on Water Power and Hand Loom Weaving

Information from the V&A Museum on the Arts & Crafts Movement

Lancashire News Article on Joseph Biggs

Making Stained Glass Art

The Archaeology of Accrington Stanley Football Club