23-01-2010, 11:23
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Re: Turkey Red Dye Works Accrington
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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson
Turkey red dye and the process involved was not solely a Baxenden product, nor wasit the first.
Steiner and Gatty were involved in it, Steiner holding a patent and producing it at his Church Turkey Red Dyeworks. They were in partnership on Hag Lane ( now Hyndburn Rd) also. This was in the early to mid 1800s. Gatty patented a khaki dye process.
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There was a Madder works near where Accy ambulance station is. The ambulance station was actually built on the site of a small lodge associated with the mill.
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