Cellular Clothing Co Ltd, Morris Street, Swindon, Swindon

Interior view of the manufacturing workroom of the Cellular Clothing Company Ltd's factory premises in Swindon, showing rows of women sitting at sewing machines sewing various items of clothing. The Cellular Clothing Co Ltd was established in 1888 by Lewis Haslam, inventor of the innovative 'Aertex' fabric, which was central to the manufacture of the company's clothing. The company had premises in Nottingham, London and Swindon, and grew in popularity and prosperity throughout the 20th century. The company was bought out in 2001 by Aertex Ltd.

Location

Swindon Swindon

Period

Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

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factory clothing women work industry