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Originally Posted by katex

I used to go into the mills regularly when mum worked at Queen's Mill as a weaver and dad at Peel Mill as a cloth-looker. They didn't seem to mind you visiting at all ... in fact, was always a lovely greeting from all the other workers. Mum didn't let me near her looms though.

Years later, went to work for Hilden/Enfield ... on the sales side, but during induction got to have a go on their training loom. Remember, the trainer was well pleased with me because I got the rhythm correct first time when you had to stop the loom.. summat like 1,2,3 then push leaver to stop.

Never knew you were a catholic Kate