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Castle Cary's linen and hemp industry: the Torbay factory

The first factories were set up in the Torbay area of Castle Cary where corn milling was in decline and therefore washing ponds and water power were available.

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University of London
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Castle Cary's linen and hemp industry: the Torbay factory
Asset Author: 
Mary Siraut