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Atarah · 11-01-2010, 13:00

Am showing my ignorance here. What on earth were Reed and Heald makers? The building on the corner of South Street and Bishop Street (now turned into a house) was started about 1880 by J and H Smith, SHUTTLE, HEALD AND REED MAKERS. I just havent a clue - I imagine something to do with weaving?

11-01-2010, 13:00	#1
Atarah Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: ACCRINGTON Posts: 2,358 Liked: 95 times Rep Power: 11531	Reed and heald makers Am showing my ignorance here. What on earth were Reed and Heald makers? The building on the corner of South Street and Bishop Street (now turned into a house) was started about 1880 by J and H Smith, SHUTTLE, HEALD AND REED MAKERS. I just havent a clue - I imagine something to do with weaving?