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In the Lake District in Cumbria, this extensive working mill was begun in 1835 to produce the wooden bobbins vital to the Lancashire spinning and weaving industries.
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10 things to do with wooden bobbins
Stott Park is one of the dozens of bobbin mills which once thrived in the Lake District. Here we share some of our favourite things to do with a bobbin.
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Child Labour in the Lake District
Stott Park Bobbin Mill is located in an idyllic spot, but life was far from ideal for the ‘bobbin boys’ who worked there in the 19th century.
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History of Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Built in 1835, Stott Park is the only surviving example of a Lakeland bobbin mill. In its heyday it was one of over 100 such mills that operated in the Lake District, supplying millions of bobbins to the Lancashire textile industry.
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CONSTANTINE, Sir Learie (1901-1971)
Blue Plaque commemorating West Indian cricketer and statesman Sir Learie Constantine at 101 Lexham Gardens, Earls Court, London W8 6JN.
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CONSTANTINE, Sir Learie (1901-1971)
Blue Plaque commemorating West Indian cricketer and statesman Sir Learie Constantine at 101 Lexham Gardens, Earls Court, London W8 6JN.
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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How did eggs become such an important part of Easter celebrations? Find out with our mini history of the Easter egg.
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Why do we have eggs at Easter? Find out some of the theories, explore the traditions, and find out how to make your own traditional Easter egg.
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10 Things to Do with Wooden Bobbins
Stott Park is one of the dozens of bobbin mills which once thrived in the Lake District. Here are 10 of our favourite things to do with a wooden bobbin.