Edward Ripley and Son
From Graces Guide
of Bowling Dye Works, Bradford.
c.1806 Founded by Edward Ripley and continued by his son Sir Henry Ripley
1882 'Yesterday morning over 1,000 dyers and pressers in the employ of Sir Henry Ripley and Sons, Bowling Dye Works, Bradford, struck work against a proposed reduction of 10 per cent. The men proceeded to other large works, at which notices of a similar reduction had been given. The police have grave apprehensions of trouble.'[1]
Became part of Bradford Dyers Association
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Dewsbury Chronicle and West Riding Advertiser - Saturday 13 May 1882