There was a silk factory in the 18th century based in South Place which was converted into a row of terraced cottages after the industry collapsed in 1831. The cottages were demolished in 1980.
Wokingham Town Museum Unique Identifier: WTH0372
There was a silk factory in the 18th century based in South Place which was converted into a row of terraced cottages after the industry collapsed in 1831. The cottages were demolished in 1980.
Wokingham Town Museum Unique Identifier: WTH0372
Collection: Working Life & Trade
Source: Wokingham A Pictorial History by J. and R. Lea