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Diagram of Throwing Machine
The Derby Throwing machines closely followed the pattern of Italian machines sketched...
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28/05/2007
Drawing of women Silk workers
Parts of the circular throwing machines in the Lombe mill may have inspired later...
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28/05/2007
Fire at Derby Silk Mill 1910
In December 1910 a fire gutted almost the entire mill. Starting at night in the...
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28/05/2007
Flood at Derby Silk Mill November...
Both earlier in its history and more recently, the Silk Mill has been a victim of...
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28/05/2007
Painting of Derby Silk Mill
The Derby Silk Mill was probably the first factory in England, if not the world....
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28/05/2007
Painting of Derby Silk Mill 1785
The Derby Silk Mill of the 1720s set the pattern for factories elsewhere – the first...
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28/05/2007
Photo of John Lombe plaque
John Lombe is said to be one of the first industrial spies, stealing the secrets...
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28/05/2007
Photo of Silk Mill Pub Mural
The Silk Mill ‘Lockout’ is portrayed in a mural on the side of The Old Silk Mill...
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28/05/2007
Sketch of Silk Mill
The water wheel and drive shaft technology in the Lombe silk mill was impressive...
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28/05/2007
Sorocold falling into river 1700s
‘‘He stepped awry and slipped into the river………though help was just at hand, there...
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28/05/2007
Trade Union March
The Silk Mill ‘Lockout’ is still celebrated as an early example of British union...
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28/05/2007