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Bob Dobson · 12-11-2009, 08:12

The Pioneer story starts in 1886with 3 Whittaker brothers: John, Henry & William from Moss End Farm, on Hameldon.They started on land between Arnold st and the railway, later acquiring land in Horne St. Their imposing building went up in 1930. Mangles, washing machines & stepladders were their top products. They supplied other manufacturers with rubber wringers. Duruing the wars they made military hardware. Lack of investment and competition from the big boys saw them off, closure coming in 1963.

There is a 2 page essay on the frm in my book 'An Accrington Mixture'. PM me if you struggle to borrow a coopy from your library.

12-11-2009, 08:12	#8
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158674	Re: Taywil's, Clayton The Pioneer story starts in 1886with 3 Whittaker brothers: John, Henry & William from Moss End Farm, on Hameldon.They started on land between Arnold st and the railway, later acquiring land in Horne St. Their imposing building went up in 1930. Mangles, washing machines & stepladders were their top products. They supplied other manufacturers with rubber wringers. Duruing the wars they made military hardware. Lack of investment and competition from the big boys saw them off, closure coming in 1963. There is a 2 page essay on the frm in my book 'An Accrington Mixture'. PM me if you struggle to borrow a coopy from your library.