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Abbott's Carpet Factory, Halifax

Caption :- Early nineteenth century carpet factory established by Robert Abbott, the site originally comprised a house standing alongside Thomas Street flanked by two buildings used for carpet manufacture, all of three storeys. Between the buildings and Union Street was a garden for the proprietor. View showing later houses in Horton Street which provided access to Abbott's Yard via an archway and also the Thomas Street frontage. Photo. June 1989.

Media Reference :- PJ3561.jpg
Key Words :- textiles carpet manufacture wool warehouse
Original Media Date :- June 1989
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