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Old 11-11-2013, 10:43   #1
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I am surprised that nobody seems to have mentioned the discovery of Terylene which seems to have been produced at Broad Oak works. It was discovered during the war (1941) and was shrouded in secrecy until 1946. It is more resilient and hard wearing than Nylon and is also acid resistant.
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Old 11-11-2013, 16:56   #2
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There have been 5 previous mentions if the 'Search'
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Old 11-11-2013, 17:47   #3
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next he will mention Tiffany Glass, Jon Anderson etc....
There's more on here BG

Accrington - The home of Terylene and Haley Cropper (who's he?)

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Old 11-11-2013, 22:58   #4
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I didn't know what terylene was till the other day. My friend wanted me to sell a Spurs tie on ebay with wembley 1967 on it... nobody bidded on it
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Old 29-11-2013, 21:55   #5
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no mention of Accrington on wikipedia regarding terylene.
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Old 29-11-2013, 21:57   #6
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The two inventors are often linked with Manchester University
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Old 30-11-2013, 00:44   #7
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no mention of Accrington on wikipedia regarding terylene.

You can edit wiki yourself and add the details if you wish
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Old 07-12-2013, 17:52   #8
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My Mum worked in the office at Broad Oak before and after the war and always told me that Terylene was invented there.
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My chemistry teacher at school was of of the same opinion and very proud of it. Does anyone remember Mr Bloom?
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