Historic Articles

Bertha – sewing machine girl – 1871 A story of a sewing machine operator. Bertha the sewing machine girl; or, Death at the wheel!By Francis… Read More »Bertha – sewing machine girl – 1871

History of the Woolsack and UK Wool trade The Woolsack is the seat of the Lord Speaker in the House of Lords Chamber. The Woolsack… Read More »The Wool Sack

Wool Grading – End of an Era Milestone in town’s long association with The wool depot at Lamellion, Liskeard. We’re taking a look back at… Read More »Wool Grading – End of an Era

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Singer Sewing Machine Company Location: 415 E. Madison St. then 2015 Western Ave., South Bend Isaac M. Singer established his Singer Company in 1851 in… Read More »Southbends Indiana – Singer Cabinets