Tag: CottonIndustry

Is the UK Cotton Textile Industry Dead-And Can We Bring It Back?

Once the heart of the global textile trade, the UK’s cotton industry has long been in decline. But in a world craving sustainability, transparency, and local solutions, a new opportunity is emerging. Can the UK revive its textile roots—and reimagine cotton manufacturing for the future? The short answer? Not dead. Just dormant—and very ready for… Read More Is the UK Cotton Textile Industry Dead-And Can We Bring It Back?

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The story of Frances Lockett, From Hyde: Britain’s first Cotton Queen and a Story of Pride 

Frances Lockett, Cotton Queen 1930-31, returning to Hyde. © Tameside Culture Original Article by Rachel Cornes, 18-01-18 In the heart of Hyde during the 1930s, the cotton industry, alongside the hatting and gloving trades, remained a cornerstone of local employment. These industries, although they were beginning to decline, continued to rely heavily on the labour… Read More The story of Frances Lockett, From Hyde: Britain’s first Cotton Queen and a Story of Pride 

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