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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	LS/942.51 MAT
Title	Lumsdale: the Industrial Revolution in a Derbyshire valley.
Date	2019
Publication Date	2019
Author	Piper, Alan
Author	Piper, Christine
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
ISBN	9781909813649
Abstract	The story of Lumsdale Valley and its complex industrial history from 17th century lead smelting, through corn milling and wool fulling, cotton spinning and bleaching to its decline into decay.
Term	Lead industry
	Metal smelting
	Corn mills
	Wool industry
	Cotton spinning
	Bleaching industry
	Nature conservation

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Watt, Lowe and Co.; 1783-1813; Operated a cotton mill in Lumsdale, Matlock in 1783-1813.

Farnsworth; family; Owners of Lumsdale Bleaching Works.

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Lumsdale	Natural/Geological Feature

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