Textiles - industrial
Hand Loom Weaving

As explained on the Occupations page, hand loom weaving was the most common occupation in the western area of Rockingham Forest from c1650 and 1900. By 1841, the industry had all but disappeared in the area.

Tanning

A form of tanning called 'tawing' took place in Cottingham and Middleton in the 18th Century, a process where hides were tanned with a solution of alum and salt.

1841

Occupation

Male Female

Total

Notes

Shoemaker 4 0 4 x
Tailor 2 0 2

John Mays (30), King Street

Francis Ingram (45), Priory Street

Tanner 1 0 1 Charles Vickers (30), Church Lane
Total 6 25 31

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1901

Occupation

Male Female

Total

Notes

Manager of clothing factory 1 0 1

Charles Button (35), Rockingham Road

Tailoress at clothing factory 0 21 21

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Machinist at clothing factory 0 4 4

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Presser at clothing factory 2 0 2

x

Machine mender at clothing factory 1 0 1

Ernest Jarvis (23), Corby Road

Clerk at clothing factory 1 0 1

Fred Pauler (14), Church Street

Edge setter in shoe factory 1 0 1

George Dalby (28), Church Street

Total 6 25 31

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