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What did Samuel Oldknow do?
Oldknow was one of the sponsors of the Peak Forest Canal, which opened in 1804. He also invested in a turnpike road which went to Stockport. Oldknow’s farming activities allowed him to supply his workers with milk, meat, vegetables and coal and he also built housing for the workforce.
Where did Samuel Oldknow live?
Anderton
Samuel Oldknow’s family originated in Nottingham, where his grandfather had established a successful drapery business. Oldknow’s father, also called Samuel, moved to Anderton in Lancashire to study as a textile manufacturer and became settled there when he married a local girl, Margaret Foster.
What is Oldknow’s factory?
II Lace factory complex and attached area railings, known as Oldknow’s factory. The complex comprises two linked factory ranges and a separate ancillary building, currently in use as studios, offices, workshops and for textile manufacturing.
Who was James Oldknow?
James Oldknow patented the use of perforated steel patterning bars in 1849 and had a factory with Maillot in Lille, France. In 1860, Oldknow was elected Alderman to the town council for St. Ann’s Ward, no doubt a reflection of his position as a successful businessman. This was followed by three stints as Lord Mayor, in 1869, 1878 and 1879.
What has happened to Oldknow’s legacy?
From the majesty of England’s tallest aqueduct, the towering charm of the historic Marple Lime Kilns, the unique wildlife and beautiful canal, Oldknow’s work can still be enjoyed by us today. From 2014 to 2018 The Revealing Oldknow’s Legacy Project worked to uncover more of Oldknow’s Legacy.
Why is Oldknow’s lace factory important?
Summary of Importance: Oldknow’s factory fulfills the criteria for listing as a well proportioned and imposing example of a largely unaltered mid-C19 lace factory complex retaining some distinctive and unusual features typical of lace-making factories in the area.