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'Manchester Warehouse'

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Geraldine

Geraldine Report 4 Dec 2006 23:33

Yes! I can confirm the Australians call all their bedding 'Manchester' I have no idea where it came from. Cheers Gerry Update... just found this http://www.spinningtheweb.org.uk/journey.php?theme=places&Title=Manchester%20cotton%20districts%20learning%20journey

SJR

SJR Report 4 Dec 2006 22:13

Thank you for your suggestions. They all sound probable.I have looked at the definition of a 'mancheter warehouseman'. Sheila

gremelkin

gremelkin Report 4 Dec 2006 21:46

A wild,wild guess---around 1850 some warehouses in Manchester were built using a new material 'cast iron framework' revolutionary at the time and enabled construction of larger warehouses..........could it be the type of warehouse construction???? Am intrigued myself now-hope you find the answer ! Dave

Researching:
Fitzpatrick, Roberts, Liverpool, Wirral

Devon Dweller

Devon Dweller Report 4 Dec 2006 21:19

I have a Manchester Warehouseman in my family who lived in London. There is linen called Manchester Cloth and the warehousemen were the ones who moved it around and probably sold it too. You'll find a description on this site: http://www.rmhh(.)co(.)uk/occup/m.html Sheila

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 4 Dec 2006 21:01

Sheila, I was born & brought up close to Manchester, and have not heard that term. However, down in Australia the term 'Manchester' is used for cotton goods (sheets, tablecloths, serviettes, etc). Could this be what your warehouse was??? Sylvia (in Canada)

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

SJR

SJR Report 4 Dec 2006 20:43

Does anyone know what a 'Manchester Warehouse ' was. I have found one in London on 1871 census. I have tried googling. Sheila