List of mills in Wigan
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This is a list of the cotton and other textile mills which existed in the area now known as the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan
, England, previous to its creation by the Local Government Act, 1972.
The area around Wigan was notable for two industries, cotton and coal. Wigan (fabric)
was a stout cloth made from coarse cotton. There were early cotton mills, which continued to use 'jennies' later than other towns. For three decades Wigan
was home to the largest ring spinning mill. It continued to operate spinning and weaving after other towns had ceased.
Metropolitan Borough of Wigan
The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. It is named after its largest component town, Wigan and also includes the towns of Leigh, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ince-in-Makerfield, and Hindley. The borough was formed in 1974 and is an...
, England, previous to its creation by the Local Government Act, 1972.
The area around Wigan was notable for two industries, cotton and coal. Wigan (fabric)
Wigan (fabric)
Wigan is a cotton material coated with latex rubber. Its name is derived from Wigan, the name of a town in Greater Manchester, England....
was a stout cloth made from coarse cotton. There were early cotton mills, which continued to use 'jennies' later than other towns. For three decades Wigan
Wigan
Wigan is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Douglas, south-west of Bolton, north of Warrington and west-northwest of Manchester. Wigan is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan and is its administrative centre. The town of Wigan had a total...
was home to the largest ring spinning mill. It continued to operate spinning and weaving after other towns had ceased.
The mills
See also
- Wigan Man: details of the mill owning families.