Geo. Hattersley
He set up his own business in 1789 at Stubbings Mill, Airworth, manufacturing nuts, bolts, screws and small parts for textile machines.Although the first loom was produced in 1834, it was never delivered as it was smashed up in transit by a group of handloom weavers of the Luddite persuasion who were fearful for their livelihood.Hattersley's prospered and developed an extensive catalogue, adding new products to their range such as tobacco machines and garden furniture.[1] In 1908 Hattersley created smallware looms which were suitable for weaving wicks for oil lamps, and the webbing that is used in the automotive industry.The firm survives today as Hattersley Aladdin Ltd.[1] After the recapitalisation boom of 1919 cotton yarn production peaked in 1926, a further investment was sparse.