JENKINS JAMES LETTER RE WEAVERS RIOTS IN COVENTRY

This material is held atLSE Library Archives and Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 97 COLL MISC 0947
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1831
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • One volume

Scope and Content

Letter from James Jenkins to Mr Wilby concerning weaver's riots in Coventry, 9th November 1831.

Administrative / Biographical History

Weaving industry in Coventry

The ribbon weaving trade in Coventry grew out of the cloth trade. The first recorded mention is the 'Silk Weaver Company' founded in 1627. By 1818 there were 3,008 engine looms and 5,483 hand looms in the city. Mr Josiah Beck started using the new steam powered looms in 1831, causing riots and the burning of the looms. However, within 20 years steam factories were common.

Arrangement

One volume

Access Information

OPEN

Acquisition Information

Transferred from BLPES Pamphlet Collection

Other Finding Aids

No further list required

Conditions Governing Use

APPLY TO ARCHIVIST

Geographical Names

Coventry, England