Textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution

With the establishment of overseas colonies, the British Empire at the end of the 17th century/beginning of the 18th century had a vast source of raw materials and a vast market for goods. The manufacture of goods was performed on a limited scale by individual workers – usually on their own premises (such as weavers' cottages) – and was transported around the country by horse and cart, or by river boat. Power was supplied by draught animals for agriculture and haulage.

Related Topics:
Colonies - British Empire - 17th century - 18th century - Weavers' cottage - Horse - Cart - River - Boat - Power - Draught animal - Agriculture - Haulage

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There was a marketplace to service, but the scale of industry; the sources of energy; and the lack of an inland communications infrastructure were the unseen hurdles to overcome.

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Industry - Energy - Communication - Infrastructure

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In this context, the scene was set for Great Britain to develop the industry of textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution.

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