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There are a number of topics connected to the cotton industry, which
could be explored further. Here are some suggestions:
- What
did Horrockses make? –
Find out what was made by Horrockses by visiting the museum (see visit
us page).
- Where
is cotton cloth made today?
Check the clothing labels of your cotton t-shirts and search the web
for today’s cotton manufacturers.
- What
other fabrics exist today and how are they made?
Check your clothing labels at home. Draw up a list of fabrics, which
are used today in addition to cotton.
- Investigate
and share family memories of what it was like to work in the cotton
industry?
Talk to people in your family who may have worked in the cotton industry
or have memories of other relatives who once worked in the mills.
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