Monument record MDO19989 - George Kenway's rope walk, 42 South Street, Bridport

Spinning way marked on the 1890 Ordnance Survey map. George Kenway, rope, twine, net, etc manufacturer had his premises here from c. 1880- 1898.

George Kenway, manufacturer of rope, line, twine, shoethread and nets, had his premises at 42 South Street at the end of the 19th century. He is listed in the Trade Directories as being in South Street from 1880-1895 and at 45 South Street from 1895-1898. By 1905 he had moved to 2 St Michael’s Lane. (1) (2). The ropewalk is shown on the 1890 Ordnance Survey Map (3).

<1> Bone, M R, 1985, 'The Bridport Flax and Hemp Industry' Bristol Industrial Archaeological Society Journal, 24 (Article in serial). SWX1452.

<2> Bone, M R, 1981, 'Bridport Textile Industry 1814-1945' Somerset and Dorset Notes and Queries, 151 (Article in serial). SDO10528.

<3> Ordnance Survey, 1890, Dorset Sheet XXXVIII.10 (Map). SDO10516.

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