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Cloth Weaving Industry a Pride in Bradford Legacy
The article profiles Mr Blackburn, an elderly textile designer and weaver in Bradford, who later moved to Australia. It traces Bradford’s weaving history from the 17th century, notes his return to weaving there, and describes his small textile operation in Nicholson Street with workers Jean Agus and Boone George. It highlights the quality and affordability of local hand woven tartan fabrics and praises persistent effort and opportunity.
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Blackburn
Nicholson Street
Technical College
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
East Angils
Prewari
Australia
Axe
Milla
Plackburn
Blackeburn
Leon
Lady Wreford
National Bank
Lulu Fairbairn
C Iye Batley
Herbert Beonkes
Vekbuirn
Zealand
Colu
Scotland
Ung
Paton