In the 17th century, Stockport emerged as a powerhouse in the hatting industry. Its rapid ascent wasn’t just luck or coincidence. It was a perfect storm of innovation, skilled labour, and strategic location, all playing their part in Stockport’s rise to...
In the heart of the 18th century, Stockport emerged as a bustling hub for silk weaving. It was a time when the clatter of looms echoed through the streets, and the town’s economy thrived on the intricate threads of this luxury fabric. But as quickly as it...
As a seasoned observer of the UK’s industrial history, I’ve always been fascinated by the Ashton Canal’s role in Stockport’s industrial expansion. The year 1797 marked a pivotal point in this narrative, when the canal was seamlessly integrated...
In the heart of the 19th century, Stockport was a bustling hub of hatting. The town’s thriving hat industry was a testament to the skill and dedication of its craftsmen. But as the century wore on, a revolution was brewing. The rise of mechanisation was changing...
I’ve always been fascinated by the heroes of industry, and there’s no one quite like John Lombe. His story is a riveting tale of ingenuity and determination that forever transformed England’s silk industry in the early 18th century. Lombe, a...
