Crawford, W. H.
The Domestic Linen Industry - in Ulster
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913993313
- author:
- Crawford, W. H.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ulster Historical Foundation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 231
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Ireland,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Domestic Linen Industry in Ulster by W. H. Crawford The domestic linen industry played a significant role in shaping Ulster's history, dating back to the seventeenth century when it was introduced by colonists from northern England. This industry not only provided a source of income for farming families but also enabled them to improve their living conditions. The industry's development was further encouraged by landlords who sought to increase their rental income. As the industry grew, Ulster bleachers made significant improvements in the finishing of linens, securing control of the industry and driving its growth. The industry's exports to Britain, initially through Dublin and later directly to Liverpool and London, created a merchant class and contributed to the development of Belfast and other provincial market towns. By 1800, Ulster was considered the most prosperous province in Ireland, with a population of over two million by 1821, rivaling that of Scotland.
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