From the Heavy Woollen District, pt. 1

Paul Vincent

The first of a two-parter. Words and pictures from a world-beating mill at the heart of the Heavy Woollen District in the north of England.

Read the first half of the write-up — which includes that charmer of the mill-age, the teasel-gig (above) — here. And also note that overshirts and jackets using wool and cashmere from the mill will make their way online-wards over the next few months.

Other words

Camiseta o no camiseta
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Herdwick on the grapevine
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Factory record
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