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Did your town have a 'factory fortnight' when everything shut down altogether? Tell us about it…

30th July 2013 by William Perrin

Talk About Local is mapping part of the social history of the industrial era when whole towns would shut down for two week summer holiday together. For modern families, with busy schedules it’s kind of a dream that your entire family could be off … [Read more...] about Did your town have a 'factory fortnight' when everything shut down altogether? Tell us about it…

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