Lancashire Cotton Operatives and Work, 1900-1950: A Social History of Lancashire Cotton Operatives in...

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Alan Fowler

Lancashire Cotton Operatives and Work, 1900-1950

A Social History of Lancashire Cotton Operatives in the Twentieth Century

Alan Fowler

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Routledge
03 December 2018

British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Social & cultural history; Economic history

Series: Routledge Revivals

This title was first published in 2003. The cotton industry was one of the major motors that powered Britain's industrial development from the mid-eighteenth century, contributing in no small way to the revolution that was to transform Europe over the next hundred years. The combination of technological developments, colonial exploits and social transformation that all came together in the Lancashire cotton industry provided a perfect example of how the new world would function, its priorities and its ambitions. Into this fast moving and fluid situation, were thrust the men, women and children who formed the vast pool of labour necessary to keep the spindles and looms running. It is their experiences above all, that illuminates the history of the cotton industry, and how it came to change the face of Britain through the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In this study, Alan Fowler takes an in-depth look at the Lancashire cotton industry through the prism of its workers, their families and organisations. He argues that by 1850 the triumph of the factory system was complete, and the factory operative a mainstay of a transformed society based on a new economic order. With this increasingly important role in the new economy came opportunities, which cotton workers were not slow to grasp. Crucial to the history of the Lancashire cotton operatives were the collective organisations they established which forced employers and government to treat with them. By the beginning of the twentieth century these organisations had managed to raise wages, improve working conditions, reduce working hours, establish the right to holidays, and force the introduction of factory legislation. This book explores how these victories were won and the impact they had on the industry and wider society.

By: Alan Fowler
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138725584
ISBN 10: 1138725587
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 03 December 2018
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alan Fowler

Reviews for Lancashire Cotton Operatives and Work, 1900-1950: A Social History of Lancashire Cotton Operatives in the Twentieth Century

'[Alan Fowler's] knowledge and depth of research shines through... full of fascinating facts.' Lancashire Life '... an attractive, effective and highly readable synthesis using both primary and secondary sources which will be of equal value to both the general reader wishing to understand something of the importance of Lancashire cotton workers as well as those pursuing academic interests.' Labour History Review '... a highly informative and well-written interpretation of the Lancashire cotton industry in its years of consolidation.' Northern History '... thoughtful, intelligent, and well informed book...' Albion '... this book is clearly set out, easy to read, has an excellent bibliography, and its conciseness will have attractions for many readers... There may be many other books on Lancashire cotton, but this will hold its place as the standard work in its field. It is an important contribution to the literature of the Lancashire cotton industry that has been needed for some time.' Manchester Region History Review