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Tracing Your Textile Ancestors (Paperback) by Vivien Teasdale
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Vivien Teasdale’s Tracing Your Textile Ancestors is a concise yet richly informative guide for anyone interested in uncovering the lives of those who worked in Britain’s textile industry. With clarity and accessibility, Teasdale explores the technical, economic, and social dimensions of the industry’s extraordinary rise during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, followed by its decline in the twentieth. She vividly describes the transformative inventions—such as the flying shuttle, spinning jenny, and power loom—that revolutionized cloth manufacture, while also offering insight into the working conditions and tight-knit communities that formed around the mills.
For family and local historians, the book is a practical resource, introducing a wide range of national and local records that can aid genealogical research. From census returns and company archives to regional museums and online databases, Teasdale maps out the tools needed to trace textile ancestors with precision and depth. Whether you're exploring industrial heritage or reconstructing a family narrative, this 192-page paperback from Pen & Sword Books offers both historical context and actionable guidance.
ISBN : 9781844158706