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Bob Dobson · 18-12-2012, 19:25

Best place to look is in the books by Mike Rothwell. With that name, I suspect that the factory was in Ossie, so look in 'Industrial heritage: a guide to the industrial archaeology of Church & Oswaldtwistle' The book is not indexed. Well worth reading - one of a series covering local towns.
If in Accrington Library, seek the surnames index in the wqooden filing cabinets, though 1868 is a bit early

If a Lancashire library member, your card allows you access to the Blackburn Standard on-line. Search 1850-1900 using either name as a keyword. Also search the London Gazette where you will find details of the bankruptcy.

1860s was the time of 'the cotton famine' - no work for mills or foundries because of it. PM me with your email address if you need further help after tyrying the above.

18-12-2012, 19:25	#2
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158676	Re: Harper and Sames foundry 1868? Best place to look is in the books by Mike Rothwell. With that name, I suspect that the factory was in Ossie, so look in 'Industrial heritage: a guide to the industrial archaeology of Church & Oswaldtwistle' The book is not indexed. Well worth reading - one of a series covering local towns. If in Accrington Library, seek the surnames index in the wqooden filing cabinets, though 1868 is a bit early If a Lancashire library member, your card allows you access to the Blackburn Standard on-line. Search 1850-1900 using either name as a keyword. Also search the London Gazette where you will find details of the bankruptcy. 1860s was the time of 'the cotton famine' - no work for mills or foundries because of it. PM me with your email address if you need further help after tyrying the above.