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Old 31-01-2008, 22:02   #6
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Re: Washing machines 1901

Them Rollers he was turning were made of wood covered with white rubber, they were for Mangles.
The Earliest Washing machines were gas fired copper boilers with a woman powered posser, with a small mangle attached, all powered by britches arse steam.
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Originally Posted by Robindad View Post
My grandfather John KING was in Bold Street Accrington in1901
His occupation then and at his death in 1925 (Garden Street Accrington) was
'roller turner' Iron Works Domestic and (washing machine)


Does anyone know which works this would have been?

And what was he doing?

Also What sort of domestic washing machines were there in1901?


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