And Christmas 'looming' too. (Sorry!) Lancashire, Liz, and the transitional period from handlooms weaving (which I think is what you seem to be talking about) and the advent of power loom weaving. Started by a phrase in a document that puzzled me, referring to the possible use of power looms in a particular town before the time when published works say they arrived in the town. Barbara -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Liz Parkinson Sent: 13 December 2006 21:15 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OEL] Power Looms My life is beyond chaotic at present with lots of sick elderly relatives in various parts of the country and I havent been following this thread, but it has suddenly dawned on me that upstairs on my landing I have an antique spinning wheel, dating to earlyish 19thC I am told, and there was at one stage a very large loom which wove wool, up to about 24" wide, which was wide for its time, but I dont know what time that was, if you get my meaning, my grandad certainly used it, I have fabric woven on it. But it wasnt new to him I dont think, I think it was passed down. So what part of the country are we talking about with these looms? I have missed that bit. Liz - harrassed in Stockport UK