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A History of Ashton and Courts Mills, Trowbridge Wiltshire

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A History of Ashton and Courts Mills, Trowbridge Wiltshire by Kenneth H Rogers and Helen Montague-Smith

Explore the architectural and industrial evolution of Ashton and Courts Mills in Trowbridge with this comprehensive history by Kenneth H. Rogers and Helen Montague-Smith. This paperback book traces the mills’ journey from their 14th-century roots to their eventual closure. Revealing the fascinating changes in ownership, production, and building design. Discover the stories behind the mills’ key figures, from Samuel Brown to Palmer and Mackay, and learn how these mills shaped the landscape and community of Trowbridge. Detailed descriptions of the mill buildings, including Courtfield House and Roundstone School, offer a glimpse into the past and provide valuable insights into the industrial heritage of the region. Published by the Friends of Trowbridge Museum, this book is a valuable resource for historians, architects, and anyone interested in the industrial history of Wiltshire.

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A History of Ashton and Courts Mills, Trowbridge Wiltshire by Kenneth H Rogers and Helen Montague-Smith

Explore the architectural and industrial evolution of Ashton and Courts Mills in Trowbridge with this comprehensive history by Kenneth H. Rogers and Helen Montague-Smith. This paperback book traces the mills’ journey from their 14th-century roots to their eventual closure. Revealing the fascinating changes in ownership, production, and building design. Discover the stories behind the mills’ key figures, from Samuel Brown to Palmer and Mackay, and learn how these mills shaped the landscape and community of Trowbridge. Detailed descriptions of the mill buildings, including Courtfield House and Roundstone School, offer a glimpse into the past and provide valuable insights into the industrial heritage of the region. Published by the Friends of Trowbridge Museum, this book is a valuable resource for historians, architects, and anyone interested in the industrial history of Wiltshire.

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About Trowbridge Museum:

Trowbridge Museum tells the story of the town and its residents. As well as the impact of the woollen cloth trade and industrial revolution.

The museum has been housed in the Grade II listed Home Mills since 1990. The Mill was the town’s last working woollen cloth mill and Trowbridge’s largest, built in 1862-1863.

Fascinating objects, unique textile related machinery and wonderful images. Click here to learn how the town developed from a Magna Carta Baron town, to a prominent mill town, eventually producing West of England Cloth which was sought after across the world. Explore this history in our exclusive handmade lino print found here

 

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Dimensions 300 × 210 × 10 mm

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