RAMSDEN WOOD ROAD SHED

Walsden

Map Ref. SD 933213

Known occupiers

1876-1880

UNSWORTH Bros.

1881

Empty

1887

For sale

Notes from John Travis, contemporary historian

In 1881 three brothers called Unsworth of Newbridge, Walsden, erected a small weaving shed in Ramsden Wood Road. It was behind the houses called The Row, and the site was part of a meadow adjoining Ramsden Clough. Furnished with engine, boiler, shafting and later, looms. Worked for a few years but found it too small and gave up. Later used as a joiners shop, stables and general carriers warehouse, but no weaving since.

Additional information

researched, recorded and referenced by Mrs Sheila Wade

Hebden Bridge WEA Local History Group

Walsden Rates Book 1876

Owned and occupied T. and J. Unsworth; new weaving shed, Strines; rateable value £25.

Walsden Rates Book 1879-80

Owned and occupied T. and J. Unsworth; shed and power; Bottoms; rateable value ££25. (1880 RV £27.10s.0d.)

Walsden Rates Book 1881

Empty; owners T. and J. Unsworth; Bottoms; RV £24.15s.0d.

Todmorden Advertiser 3rd June 1887

To let or sell; workshop at Bottoms, Walsden; engine, boiler and shafting for 40 looms with room for more. Also suit shuttle and picker maker, reed maker, machine maker, millwright, and wheelwright or iron founder. 1040 square yards. Ground rent £7