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Kettering’s Wool Industry

Kettering’s worsted wool industry flourished from local resources in the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming a vital part of community life, before declining in the 19th century due to industrialization and global market changes.

Published 5th Sep 2025
Categorized as Industry, Kettering, Local History, northamptonshire, Northants, Streets That Tell Stories Tagged Enclosure, history, Inclosure, Industry, Kettering, Local History, northamptonshire, Wadcroft, Wool
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